Sculpture classes - Art Est Art School and Gallery

Clay | Dragons and Mythical Creatures | 8-12 years

Use your imagination or a favourite story as inspiration to make your own dragon in clay. Will it be cute or fierce – well that’s up to you! Kids will learn basic construction techniques including pinch pots, coils, slab building and modelling then build your creature in clay. You will also learn how to create texture on the surface to give it unique features. This class is aimed at children 9-12 years old Frequently asked questions Did you know you could stay all day? Children... [More]

Clay | Dragons and Mythical Creatures | 8-12 years

Tue 17 Jul
1:30pm - 4:30pm
1 session, 3 hours total

Kara Pryor

Price includes art materials | This class is aimed at children in Years 4-6

When	Time	Where	Session Notes
Tue 17 Jul 2018	1:30pm - 4:30pm (UTC+10:00)	Handbuilding Studio - Art Est. Art School (Ceramics Studio)

Ceramics | Sea Urchins, Sea Succulents or Amoebas | 10+

Kids who love science and maths with enjoy this one! Make an extraordinary Ceramic Succulent or Amoeba. Look at the amazing patterns and textures of these underwater beauties and learn basic clay techniques including joining techniques and design to create a beautiful artwork. To ensure these delicate works are stronger, a small fee for kiln firing and glazing is included in the workshop fee. Fired artworks will be available for collection approximately 4 weeks after the workshop... [More]

Ceramics | Sea Urchins, Sea Succulents or Amoebas | 10+

Wed 18 Jul
9:30am - 12:30pm
1 session, 3 hours total

Kassandra Bossell

When	Time	Where	Session Notes
Wed 18 Jul 2018	9:30am - 12:30pm (UTC+10:00)	Handbuilding Studio - Art Est. Art School (Ceramics Studio)

Clay | Animal Totems inspired by Jenny Mendes | 8-12 years

Look at the unusual ceramics of California based ceramacist Jenny Mendes. Students will learn a variety of hand building clay techniques to build a totem inspired by Mendes' work. Add a splash of colour to bring it to life or let it dry au naturel. images Jenny Mendes Frequently asked questions Did you know you could stay all day? Children enrolled in morning and afternoon sessions will be supervised through the 1 hour lunch break. Just pack lunch and extra snacks.The break may... [More]

Clay | Animal Totems inspired by Jenny Mendes | 8-12 years

Wed 18 Jul
1:30pm - 4:30pm
1 session, 3 hours total

Kassandra Bossell

Price includes art materials | This class is aimed at children in Years 4-6

When	Time	Where	Session Notes
Wed 18 Jul 2018	1:30pm - 4:30pm (UTC+10:00)	Handbuilding Studio - Art Est. Art School (Ceramics Studio)

Ceramics | Gnomes | 8-12 years

Gnomes are great, why not create your own! Kids will learn basic clay hand building techniques to create their gnomes. Learn how to give your gnome facial features to make him or her unique. NOTE: To ensure these delicate works are stronger and can potentially live in the garden, a small fee for kiln firing and glazing is included in the workshop fee. Fired artworks will be available for collection approximately 4 weeks after the workshop Frequently asked questions Did you know you... [More]

Ceramics | Gnomes | 8-12 years

Thu 19 Jul
9:30am - 12:30pm
1 session, 3 hours total

Kara Pryor

Price includes art materials | This class is aimed at children in Years 4-6

When	Time	Where	Session Notes
Thu 19 Jul 2018	9:30am - 12:30pm (UTC+10:00)	Handbuilding Studio - Art Est. Art School (Ceramics Studio)

Clay | Super Cute Penguins | 7-9 years

It’s chilly in Sydney, so lets head to snowy climates in this fun penguins in clay workshop. Learn basic clay hand building techniques so you can make your sculpture sturdy, then give it a unique twist if you wish! This class is aimed at students in years 2-4 at primary school Frequently asked questions Did you know you could stay all day? Children enrolled in morning and afternoon sessions will be supervised through the 1 hour lunch break. Just pack lunch and extra snacks.The... [More]

Clay | Super Cute Penguins | 7-9 years

Thu 19 Jul
1:30pm - 4:30pm
1 session, 3 hours total

Kara Pryor

Price includes art materials | This class is aimed at children in Years 2-3

When	Time	Where	Session Notes
Thu 19 Jul 2018	1:30pm - 4:30pm (UTC+10:00)	Handbuilding Studio - Art Est. Art School (Ceramics Studio)

Ceramics | Hobbit Houses | 8-12 years

Everyone needs a house, even Hobbits and Fairies. A class to make a super cute house, add your own sense of style and fun. Stuents will learn basic clay hand building techniques to build and decorate their house. NOTE: To ensure these delicate works are stronger, a small fee for kiln firing and glazing is included in the workshop fee. Fired artworks will be available for collection approximately 4 weeks after the workshop This class is aimed at children 9-12 years old Frequently... [More]

Ceramics | Hobbit Houses | 8-12 years

Fri 20 Jul
9:30am - 12:30pm
1 session, 3 hours total

Kara Pryor

Price includes art materials | This class is aimed at children in Years 4-6

When	Time	Where	Session Notes
Fri 20 Jul 2018	9:30am - 12:30pm (UTC+10:00)	Handbuilding Studio - Art Est. Art School (Ceramics Studio)

Clay | Barnyard Animals | 5-7 years

Come down to the farm and make yourself a cheeky barnyard animal from clay. Have fun learning basic clay hand building techniques to create your body, then learn how to give your animal characteristics to make it very unique! Frequently asked questions Did you know you could stay all day? Children enrolled in morning and afternoon sessions will be supervised through the 1 hour lunch break. Just pack lunch and extra snacks.The break may include a visit to Lambert Park Playground... [More]

Clay | Barnyard Animals | 5-7 years

Fri 20 Jul
1:30pm - 4:30pm
1 session, 3 hours total

Kara Pryor

Price includes art materials | This class is aimed at children in Kinder – Year 1

When	Time	Where	Session Notes
Fri 20 Jul 2018	1:30pm - 4:30pm (UTC+10:00)	Handbuilding Studio - Art Est. Art School (Ceramics Studio)

Clay | Kooky Birds | 5-7 years

This fun workshop will teach kids how to hand build bird from clay. First kids will draw up their design adding some imaginative flair to the their kooky bird. Kids will learn basic clay handbuilding techniques to create a bird body, then have fun adding unique characterists in clay. Add a splace of colour with paint and perhaps a feather or two to make it extra kooky! Frequently asked questions Did you know you could stay all day? Children enrolled in morning and afternoon... [More]

Clay | Kooky Birds | 5-7 years

Mon 23 Jul
1:30pm - 4:30pm
1 session, 3 hours total

When	Time	Where	Session Notes
Mon 23 Jul 2018	1:30pm - 4:30pm (UTC+10:00)	Handbuilding Studio - Art Est. Art School (Ceramics Studio)

Handbuilding basics | Pottery and Ceramics with Kara Pryor

Course overview Enjoy learning pottery and ceramics in a relaxed friendly and creative atmosphere with Kara Pryor who has developed a reputation for vibrant and fun functional and decorative ceramics. Students will be introduced to clay hand building fundamentals: coiling, pinching and slab building. Using these techniques students will learn how to build a range of simple forms. Students will also be introduced to a range of creative surface decoration techniques including... [More]

Handbuilding basics | Pottery and Ceramics with Kara Pryor

Wed 01 Aug - Wed 05 Sep 2018
10am - 1pm
6 sessions, 18 hours total

Kara Pryor

Suitable for new and continuing students | Price includes 1 bag of clay, basic glazes and firing.

See our full range of term, 1 and 2 day pottery and ceramics classes for adults

When	Time	Where
Wed 01 Aug 2018	10am - 1pm (UTC+10:00)	Handbuilding Studio - Art Est. Art School (Ceramics Studio)
Wed 08 Aug 2018	10am - 1pm (UTC+10:00)	Handbuilding Studio - Art Est. Art School (Ceramics Studio)
Wed 15 Aug 2018	10am - 1pm (UTC+10:00)	Handbuilding Studio - Art Est. Art School (Ceramics Studio)
Wed 22 Aug 2018	10am - 1pm (UTC+10:00)	Handbuilding Studio - Art Est. Art School (Ceramics Studio)
Wed 29 Aug 2018	10am - 1pm (UTC+10:00)	Handbuilding Studio - Art Est. Art School (Ceramics Studio)
Wed 05 Sep 2018	10am - 1pm (UTC+10:00)	Handbuilding Studio - Art Est. Art School (Ceramics Studio)

Clay | Pets | 8-12 years

This fun workshop will teach kids how to hand build cats, dogs, rabbits, guinea pigs or another pet from clay! Kids will learn basic clay handbuilding techniques to sculpt their pet from clay. You can paint your finished sculpture with acrylic paint to add a splash of colour. Frequently asked questions Did you know you could stay all day? Children enrolled in morning and afternoon sessions will be supervised through the 1 hour lunch break. Just pack lunch and extra snacks.The break... [More]