Pottery For Beginners - Demonstration And Open Studio

Discover the creative possibilities of clay with a live sgraffito and nerikomi demonstration with an open studio experience. Join artists Bianca Sleeman and Natalie Yates for an inspiring introduction to contemporary pottery, where they will share their creative journey, artistic practice and the techniques behind their distinctive ceramic works. Through live demonstrations, you'll discover sgraffito, a decorative technique that involves scratching through a surface layer to reveal contrasting clay beneath, and nerikomi, the process of layering coloured clays to create intricate patterns and striking visual effects throughout the ceramic form. Patricipants will experience an nerikomi demonstartion and talk from Natalie Yates from 10-10:30, a Sgraffito demonstration and talk from Bianca Sleeman will be till 10:30-11am. An open studio will be for the remainder of the time till 12pm to give participants the opportunity to tour the studio and purchase works available. As the artists share their skills, insights and experiences, you'll gain a deeper understanding of how these techniques can transform clay into unique works of art. Following the demonstration, enjoy a special open studio experience, offering a rare opportunity to explore the artists' workspace, view works in progress and learn more about the creative process behind their practice and ceramic works will be for sale. Whether you're curious about pottery, interested in trying a new creative pursuit, or simply looking for an engaging arts experience, this session offers a fascinating behind-the-scenes look into the world of contemporary ceramics. This workshop is presented by Artists in Residence, Bianca Sleeman and Natalie Yates, who are part of the Creative Spaces program, a City of Gold Coast initiative connecting creatives with space to thrive and engage with the creative community.