Ceramics Studio
Ceramics Studio:
Take your ceramics practice to the next level in this 7-week Ceramics Studio course, designed for those who have completed Ceramics for Beginners or have prior experience with clay. This course provides an opportunity to refine and expand your skills in hand-building and wheel-throwing while working on self-directed projects.
With expert guidance from your tutor, you can explore personal projects or take on suggested exercises that develop both hand-built and wheel-thrown techniques. Whether you want to master a specific skill, experiment with new forms, or create functional pieces like slab-built mugs or coiled vases, this course offers the freedom to develop your creative practice in a supportive studio environment.
What to Expect:
- Project-Based Learning: Bring your own ideas or work on tutor-suggested projects to refine techniques.
- Personalised Guidance: Receive support to improve your hand-building and wheel-throwing skills.
- Creative Exploration: Bring sketches, mood boards, or objects that inspire your work.
Course Timeline:
- Weeks 1–5: Focus on building and refining ceramic pieces. If you’d like your work bisque and glaze fired, aim to have pieces drying by week 5.
- Weeks 6 & 7: Dedicated to glazing and practicing additional techniques that do not require firing.
Not sure if this course is for you? If you’re completely new to ceramics, we recommend starting with our Ceramics for Beginners course before enrolling in Ceramics Studio.
Additional Details:
- Location: Albury TAFE Campus, in partnership with Riverina TAFE
- Studio Access: Enjoy full use of a well-equipped ceramics studio with professional tools and equipment. Please note that the studio has five pottery wheels, and class sizes typically average around 10 students. To ensure everyone has the opportunity to practice wheel-throwing, there may be times when you’ll be encouraged to focus on hand-building projects while others use the wheels.
- Materials Included: All clay, glazes, and firing costs are covered in the course fee
- What to Bring: Covered-toe shoes, an apron, and an old towel (tools are available, but you’re welcome to bring your own)
After the course, final glaze firings will take up to four weeks. Students will be notified when their finished works are ready for collection. Join us for an engaging and creative ceramic experience, where you can experiment, refine your skills, and bring your artistic ideas to life!
Term 2: 2025
Mondays, 5.30PM – 8.30PM
Starting 28 April - 16 June 2025
Please note: week 8 falls on a public holiday (June 9), the last class will be the following week on 16 June.
Term 3: 2025
Mondays, 5.30PM – 8.30PM
Starting 28 July - 8 September 2025
Term 4: 2025
Mondays, 5.30PM – 8.30PM
Starting 13 October - 24 November 2025
Meet the Tutor
Alex Papasavas
Alex is a passionate educator with a background in school-based art education and curriculum design. He discovered ceramics while studying Art Education at the University of NSW’s College of Fine Arts and was immediately drawn to the challenge of wheel work. Alex enjoys working with students and introducing them to new and exciting artmaking processes.
Alex’s interests in ceramics lie at the intersection of materials, form and function – drawing on the properties of clay bodies and glazes to support the design intention of the object. A nature-lover and birdwatcher, the influence of the bush and natural world is central in Alex’s design thinking.
Alex will be teaching the Monday evening session.
