Short Courses for 2020
Introduction to Pottery
Introduction to the Potters Wheel
Advanced Decoration
Porcelain Jewellery
Selling on Etsy
Using Social Media to Sell
Kilns & Firing
Slip Casting
Short Courses
Firebird Studios offers a wide range of short courses at various times and days.
These courses are generally 5 weeks long, cover just the area that is stated and offers either an introductory level, refresher level or advanced level.
Introduction to the Potter’s Wheel Short Course
Not ready to take on a Master Class? Our Introduction to Pottery 5 Week Course will give you a great taster for pottery. You will touch on the basic level of the most common hand building techniques and the use of glaze and underglaze to finish your work.
Introduction to Pottery Short Course
Not ready to take on a Master Class? Our Introduction to Pottery 5 Week Course will give you a great taster for pottery. You will touch on the basic level of the most common hand building techniques and the use of glaze and underglaze to finish your work.
Intermediate Potter’s Wheel Short Course
This 5 week course is perfect to have your teacher help you with bottles, closed forms, lids and galleries, more advanced trimming and finishing off your work.
Advanced Potter’s Wheel Short Course
This 5 week course is perfect for accelerating your already good skills. Join and alter forms, use surface treatment techniques, production throwing skills development and more of what you need to master the wheel!
Kilns & Firing
Throughout winter we run a series of workshops centred around alternative firing methods. These workshops can be signed up for sepearately or purchased together as a complete course!
We normally fire in an electric kiln to 1220C. In these modules we explore gas firing in reduction atmoshpere, saggar firing in the gas kiln, raku firing, building/firing a wood kiln, and pit firing. These can be purchased as long workshops, or discounted if purchased as a course. If you purchase as a course, your will also have access to the online version.
Advanced Decoration Short Course
Advance Decorating is a short course that focuses on layering techniques n either thrown or hand built forms. Explore washi, engobes, sgraffito, underglazes, decals and lustre.
Porcelain Jewellery Short Course
Learn the facinating craft of making porcelain jewellery.
White clay, underglaze decoration, glazed work and nerikome/neriage porcelain.
Use new findings or recycled/upcycled findings and ornaments.
Introduction to Sculpting Short Course
The Introduction to Sculpting Course will take you through the most common techniques and issues when sculpting from clay as you main medium.
Selling On Etsy
This short course will show you how to set up your Etsy store, arrange your stock, photograph your stock and best promote and advertise on Etsy, FaceBook and Google.
Selling on Social Media
In this short course we look at the major channels for selling your work online and how to maximise your social media presence to optimise your sales!
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Frequently Asked Questions
How Much Are Classes?
Courses and Classes vary in cost, depending upon the average amount of resources used in each class. See each type of class main page for more details.
Where Is Firebird Studios Located?
Firebird Studios is located at Unit 4 / 6 Ramly Drive, Burleigh Heads.
The studio is the rear left unit, entry is via the little pergola and garden! There are 8 car parks available, plus on street parking.
What Is Included - What Do I Need To Bring?
Courses and Workshops are usually fully inclusive of clay, glaze and firing and often sets of tools to keep!
How Can I Enrol?
Enrolment for all classes and courses is online through the Schedule page – each course/class will show the number of places still available.
How Can I Pay?
Card or PayPal online
Card or cash in person
What Will I Be Making?
In short courses and masterclasses you will make the curriculum pieces, however you can most definitely add your own flair and character!
Research ideas on Pinterest. Then the teacher can guide you along to create your ideas! Discussions on surface treatment, colour options and glazing options form part of the discovery.
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From Our Students
I have learnt more in three lessons from Lynda than I learnt in three years at another class! I call her “Pearl” – always got a pearl of wisdom to make my work better!
As a professional artist looking to expand into clay, I respect the skills and knowledge I am finding at Firebird Studios.
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