Short Course
Introduction to Ceramics Night Class
The Dunedin School of Art at Otago Polytechnic has the largest ceramics department in New Zealand. Benefit from an emphasis on hands-on experimentation in clay-making workshops.
About the course
While we teach techniques that assume no prior ceramic experience, those wishing to build on their knowledge will have the opportunity to work with the tutor at a more advanced level.
These classes are suitable for people ranging from beginners to experienced artists. Some of the skills covered include hand-building techniques, throwing on the wheel, glaze mixing and application, and 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.
Your tutor for this night class is Ali Howlett.
2025 intakes
This class runs on Monday and Tuesday evenings from 6pm-8pm.
We offer one intake per term:
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Term |
Dates |
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Term one |
17 February - 11 April |
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Term two |
28 April – 20 June |
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Term three |
7 July – 29 August |
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Term four |
8 September - 31 October |
It is only possible to enrol for one term at a time. There will be no classes on public holidays.
Enrolments for the following term will open on the Wednesday before the current term starts, i.e. approximately 9 weeks before the start date of the next term you wish to enrol for.
What if I want to attend the same course next term?
If you want to repeat this course, you will need to apply and pay for each term separately, via our Eventbrite platform (by clicking the link above).
Entry criteria
Students must be over 16 years of age.
Course fees
Fee for Mondays (term 1, 2 and 4): $220 per term
Fee for Mondays (term 3): $250 per term
Fee for Tuesdays (all terms): $250 per term
Please note: Student loans are not available for short courses and night classes.
Materials
Please bring $45 cash with you to the first class - $15 for glaze and for clay (cheapest bag).
Extra glaze materials are available for sale for larger works or to make up special glazes. However, in most cases, the $15 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.
Refund information
For our 2024 enrolments you may be issued a full (except for Eventbrite fees) automatic refund up to 7 days before your event starts by requesting a refund through Eventbrite.
Refund requests after this date can be made by contacting anca@op.ac.nz (Art Night Class Administration). These will be accepted on a case-by-case basis when exceptional circumstances are present. No refunds will be accepted after the start date of the class.
Please note, classes are offered on the basis that enrolment is for the full course.
Learners under 16
- 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.
Directions
Classes are held in the Ceramic Studio at the Dunedin School of Art. Go to the main entrance of the Dunedin School of Art at 19 Riego St (off the Anzac Avenue end of Albany Street). The Ceramics Workshop is the concrete block building at the far end of the carpark towards the stadium.
Got a question?
For enquiries, please email Artnightclass@op.ac.nz
