Ceramics Night Class

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 Ceramics 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.  

2025 intakes

This class is offered on a Thursday evening from 6pm-8pm. 

We offer one intake per term: 

Term	Dates
Term one	17 February - 11 April(Otago Anniversary Day - Monday 24 March)
Term two	28 April – 20 June(King's Birthday - Monday 2 June)
Term three	7 July – 29 August
Term four	8 September - 31 October(Labour Day – Monday 27 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 second week of the current term, on Wednesday at approximately midday, i.e. approximately 8 weeks before the start date of the  following term.

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).  

Course fees

$250 per term. 

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.

Please note: Student loans are not available for short courses and night classes.

Materials

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. 

Tutor

Class will be taught by well-known local ceramic artist Michael Tannock. 

Refund information

For our 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 [email protected] (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 [email protected] (Art Night Class Administration) letting us know that they're happy for you to take the night class.

Got any questions?

For enquiries, please email [email protected]