Exploring Clay Workshop - May

Hand-building Workshop

Saturday 18 May

10am-1pm

North Warrandyte, Victoria

These workshops are an opportunity for me to share all of the learnings that have come to me over the past few years developing my practice. This involves delving into my relationship with clay, including my recent explorations with collecting 'wild' clay, but it is also more broadly a space that encourages heartfelt conversation around creativity, connection, presence, and play.

My intention is to create a safe space for people to come together to reflect and share, learn new skills, and of course, connect with the beautiful material that is clay. During this three hour workshop, I will guide you through a range of hand-building techniques to help you create your own unique pieces, made from a range of stoneware clays, including some local Warrandyte 'wild' clay.

This workshop is perfect for beginners, and more experienced makers; all levels are welcomed. All techniques learned in the workshop will allow you to continue your practice in the comfort of your own home, with very few tools.

During the workshop, you will make between 5-8 hand-built pieces, which will be glazed, fired and ready for collection within 2-3 weeks of the workshop. All materials will be supplied. Grazing board and drinks will be served.

$10 from every ticket will be donated to the Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung Cultural Heritage Aboriginal Corporation. Donations will go towards:

– Protecting, managing and enhancing environmentally and culturally significant places on Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung Country.

– Establishing a centre and keeping place for the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung people for the protection of our cultural heritage.

– Offering a range of cultural practices that can be experienced by the wider community.

–Reinforcing spiritual, social and cultural connection with the land.

If you wish to inquire about future workshops or a private event, please contact Kristin via email - hello@kristinolds.com