Studio Clay Sessions
These workshops follow a 4-week cycle where we focus on taking a project from start to finish. These sessions are a chance for me to share what I know, and for us to build a small community that meets over clay.
Beginners are very welcome - and if you've worked with clay before, there's always more to explore.
Kaupapa
The aim for these workshops is make them accessible for people in our Coromandel community to learn ceramic skills and follow a project from start to finish.
In our small community it can be really easy to become isolated, and spaces like these can be a regular touch stone for people, building community while doing something really cool and creative together.
My favourite part of teaching is seeing what people create (Wow! Folk have so much untapped talent) and also seeing the spark light up in people, when they realise how magic they truly are.
Upcoming Sessions
Upcoming:
4 Week Cycles beginning:
Friday 28th August - PROJECT: Monoprint slab rolled cups
Saturday 29th August - PROJECT: Monoprint slab rolled cups
Then beginning:
Friday 25th September
Saturday 26th September
To register for any of these upcoming cycles contact me here, or message me on 021 217 3529
How it Works
Workshops run on both Fridays and Saturdays — the same project will be run in each block, running as its own 4-week cycle, so choose either the Friday or the Saturday cycle to be a part of.
A four-week commitment is preferred so you can follow the current project from start to finish.
What to Expect
- Start time: 10am sharp, we'll begin with a cuppa and a brief introduction to the day's lesson.
- We run through to 2:00pm, with plenty of time to work at your own pace.
- Tea and coffee provided throughout the day.
- Please bring your own lunch — we take a relaxed break together around midday. There is a gas stove available to heat food.
Costs
$30 per person/day + $40 materials per 4 week cycle
Total $160 per 4 weeks.
Materials covered include:
Clay
Ceramic Stain
Glazes
firings (bisque and glaze)
Power
tea and coffee
basic toolkit
If you'd like to have your clay to work with at home, you can purchase clay from the shop at Driving Creek Railway and Potteries.
Please take responsibility for your own materials. Bring a small box to store your work, clay, and any extras — and one plastic bag to wrap any pieces you'd like to continue the following week. Thick garbage bags work well cut open and used as wrapping.
Where to Find Me
My home studio
23 Colville Road, Coromandel Town
PARKING
As you come through the driveway gate at #23, you'll see a parking sign on the lawn, right by the blue letterbox with green leaves painted on it — that's your spot, just inside the gate. The lawn is driest there for parking.
The first house you'll see belongs to my wonderful in-laws, Pete and Vicki — give them a wave and say hi if they're out and about!
From there, follow the signage across a little bridge, which will lead you straight to my studio.
It's a lovely short walk in, though the lawn can get quite wet, so gumboots are a great idea, and an umbrella too if it's raining. If you are mobility limited and need to drive closer, then just continue straight up the driveway instead, you'll pass Pete and Vicki's house on the left, then carry on up to ours.
Payment
Please pay cash on the day, or deposit into this account before your session:
Caitlin Moloney
38 - 9014 - 0374709 - 01
Use your name as reference.
Full payment for a 4 week cycle is preferred.
REGISTER
To register, or for more information contact me here, message me on 021 217 3529, or email directly: caitlinjmoloney@gmail.com
