Description
The fee includes a $20 levy for the use of the Centre resources. There will be a small additional fee for firing.
Crèche: The crèche is available to full-time class members. We advise that you enrol your child in the crèche before adding this course to your cart, to ensure there is a space for them. Crèche Registration Monday AM – Semester 2 – Kalamunda Community Learning Centre (kalamundalearningcentre.org.au)
Requirements: Safety glasses and mask. Enclosed shoes to be worn. An apron is recommended.
Work Health and Safety: Before participating in your first session you will need to read and acknowledge the general and course specific Work Health and Safety documents. These can be read via the links below and signed in class:
Health & Safety induction – Version 3 Jan 2024
WHS induction – Pottery 2024
Introducing the tutor, Kris Nunn: It all started in 1969 when we migrated to Australia. I enrolled at Bentley TAFE to do a Pottery hobby class. I was immediately hooked and in no time was building myself a kiln out of house bricks and a home-made oil drip burner. Almost burnt the house down, but I did get the kiln up to almost 900 degrees. Being impoverished, I would sift the ash from the fireplace and dig granite dust from the quarry up at Maddington plus a few extras to make glazes amazing what you can do when you have to!
Introducing the tutor, Wendy Whearem: I started doing pottery about 40 years ago, and have had many other interests over the years. I have always enjoyed drawing and painting. I have done several courses, at private studios, TAFE and Community Centres. Plants and gardens are another passion of mine.
I started coming to the Learning centre about 16 years ago. I have done painting, drawing, silk painting courses here, and have enjoyed them all.
I decided to try the pottery group 12 years ago. I had my creative juices stirred again, had a very good tutor who always had a new project to try, and I really enjoy the hand building side of it.
Now as a tutor myself, it is very rewarding to see people learn new things and to see how pleased they are with their achievements.
