Short Course

About the course

The techniques we teach assume that students have some previous ceramic experience.

Students can build on existing knowledge by working individually with the tutor at a more advanced level. Some of the skills covered include hand building techniques, throwing on the wheel, glaze mixing and application as well as some firing techniques. 

The Art School Ceramic Studio is well-equipped, providing a safe and sociable working environment. Tools are provided but if you have any clay tools bring them along. Wear old clothes, overalls or an apron and wear covered footwear. You may also want to bring an old towel that can get dirty. 

Please note: in addition to the course fee, you will need to spend $35 on materials - please bring $35 cash with you to the first class. Please see the Materials section below for more details. 

2022 intakes

The intake shown above is the next available intake. We also offer intakes on the dates shown below: 

Please note: There will be no classes on Otago Polytechnic holidays or public holidays. No classes during Easter week of 5 – 9 April. 

• Monday classes: No classes 21^st March (Otago Anniversary Day)
• Monday classes: No Classes 6^th June (Queen's Birthday)
• Monday classes: No classes 24^th October (Labour Day)

Course fee

$210 per term 

Please note: There will be no refund once the classes have commenced. Classes are offered on the basis that enrolment is for the full course. Classes are non-refundable in the case of cancellations due to circumstances beyond our control.

Entry criteria

• Students must be over 16 years of age.
• We welcome learners under 16 but they do need parental consent to take this night class. 
• If you are a learner under 16, please do the following:
  • ask your parent or guardian if it's okay for you to do this night class 
  • apply online and tick the box during the application process that says that you are under 16 
  • ask your parent or guardian to send an email to anca@op.ac.nz (Art Night Class Administration) letting us know that they're happy for you to take the night class. 

Materials

Please bring $35 cash with you to the first class - $10 for glaze and $25 for clay. Extra glaze materials are available for sale for larger works or to make up special glazes. However, in most cases, the $10 fee will cover this.

Tools are provided but if you have any clay tools you may bring them along. 

Both clay purchases and the glaze fee need to be paid to the tutor by cash or cheque. There is no EFTPOS.

Tools are provided but if you have any clay tools you may bring them along. 

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