Foundation Pottery Mandarin&Eng Speakers

Class Description

Welcome to our foundation pottery class designed for Mandarin, Cantonese and English speakers. In this 7 weeks class, you will learn the essential skills needed to begin throwing on the pottery wheel with confidence. Our focus is on basic forms that are the foundation of functional pottery, including cylinders and bowls. You will also learn to trim your pieces, explore basic tableware shapes, and practice problem-solving techniques for common challenges such as centring, wall thickness, or shaping and making handles. During this course, you will learn basic glazing techniques: a reliable approach for beginners that helps you understand glaze behaviour while keeping the process simple. Whether you are brand-new to clay or starting fresh on the wheel, this class will give you a solid, supportive start. 欢迎加入我们的陶艺基础课程，特别适合英语、普通话和粤语学习者！在这7周的课程中，你将学习陶艺拉坯的核心技巧，从自信地在拉坯机上操作开始。我们将从最基础、最重要的形体入手，如圆柱与碗型，并教你如何修坯、制作基础餐具造型，以及解决常见问题——例如找中心、控制壁厚、造型或拉把手等。课程还包含最适合初学者的基础釉药课程，帮助你理解釉色的变化与表现。无论你是第一次接触陶土，还是重新开始学习拉坯，这门课都会为你打下扎实又有支持性的基础。欢迎加入，一起享受陶艺的乐趣！ Emma BIO I’m a ceramics artist based in Warkworth, New Zealand, originally from Shenzhen, China. Working under the name Rui Ceramics—drawn from my Chinese name Rui Rui, meaning “the first snow of spring”—I blend cultural traditions with inspiration drawn from the landscapes that surround me. The beaches near my home are a constant source of creative energy. I mix my own glazes, guided by the earthy tones of local sand and soil and the shifting blues and greens of the sea. My practice centers on creating functional, thoughtfully made domestic ware that brings a sense of calm, warmth, and connection to everyday life. Dedicated to continually growing as a maker, I regularly attend workshops at Auckland Studio Potters. I’m passionate about sharing what I’ve learned, especially with younger or emerging makers who are finding their own voice in clay. Prerequisite: All welcome. Cost Breakdown Members: $275.50 =$39.36 per class ($13.12 per hour) Cost Breakdown Non Members: $290.00 = $41.25 per class ($13.75 per hour) Members: Current EAC members will receive 5% discount. Please use your membership number as the PROMO code. Supplies: Bring your creativity and enthusiasm. Clay can be purchased on site on the first day of class. A basic pottery tool kit can be purchased at Kmart/Two Dollar Stores / from the Estuary Arts Centre. Wear old clothes and bring an apron to wear. and an old towel and plastic bags.