TERM CLASSES 2008

Term Classes follow the four term academic year. Bookings for these classes are confirmed by full payment of the fee before the term commences.
All enquiries, bookings and payments are through Sturt, phone: 02 4860 2083. Click here for an enrolment form.

CERAMICS	• Day, Afternoon & Evening Classes	Wednesday 9am-12noon, 12noon-3pm and 6pm-9pm
FINE WOODWORKING	• Evening Classes	Monday & Tuesday 6pm-9pm
JEWELLERY	• Evening Class	Monday 6pm-9pm
WEAVING	• Day & Evening Classes	Tuesday 9am-3pm, Saturday 9am-1pm

CERAMICS

Students are taught handbuilding or throwing techniques, depending on their needs and the class. In Handbuilding, students will be taught to make pots using methods such as slabs, coiling and moulds. In Throwing, students learn how to make pots using the wheel. Commencing with simple shapes such as bowls and cylinders, students learn turning, finishing, applying handles, spouts, lids etc. A selected number of pieces are fired each term. Students are taught basic glaze technology and a wide range of decorating and glazing techniques. Classes are kept small allowing for a certain degree of individual attention.

Tools and equipment are provided. Students purchase their own clay.

The class is suitable for beginners to intermediate students.

Tutor : Paul Davis, Head of Sturt Pottery since 2001
Paul taught for 25 years at Monash University in Victoria and was Head of Ceramics for many years. He gained a Diploma of Art from RMIT in 1973 and an MA in 1995. He received the Japan Foundation Fellowship in 1987 and Australia Council Grants in 1974 and 1987. Paul spent several years working in Japan and retains significant contacts there. His work is in many international collections and may be purchased from galleries throughout Australia and Japan.

Day : Wednesday 9am-12noon Hand building; 12noon-3pm Throwing; 6pm-9pm Handbuilding & Throwing

Enquiries and enrolments: Sturt : 02 4860 2083

Clayworks Pottery Supply Shop is open Wednesday and Thursday at Sturt from 12.30pm - 4pm

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FINE WOODWORKING

The course gives a grounding in the basic skills of fine woodworking. It must be emphasised that developing these skills requires considerable patience and a commitment to excellence. The classes centre around set projects designed to incorporate different learning processes. There is a maximum of eight students per class to enable most teaching to take place on a one-to-one basis.

All tools and materials are provided for the set projects. Tuning and sharpening of all tools is thoroughly explained as this is probably the most critical factor relating to the production of a finely crafted object. As this can be a very time consuming process however, tools provided will all be in a tuned condition. Although students are not required to bring any tools, they may find it advantageous to bring planes or chisels that they own to get advice on bringing them up to optimum performance levels. Students are responsible for personal eye and ear protective equipment which must be worn at all times while using machines.

The classes are suitable for beginners to intermediate students.

Tutor : John Gallagher
John is a graduate of the Sturt School for Wood. He established his own company, Piece Furniture in 2004, where he works on commissions and pieces for sale in Sturt Gallery. John has taught Design & Technology to Year 12 students guiding them with development and completion of major works and has taught evening classes and Summer School courses to adult students.

Day : Monday 6pm-9pm

Enquiries and enrolments: Sturt : 02 4860 2083

Tutor : Tom Harrington, Director Sturt School for Wood since 1992
Tom has been Director at the Sturt School for Wood for the past 15 years and has been teaching the evening classes for 13 years. Prior to his time at Sturt he studied at the Canberra School of Art and then worked as a self employed designer maker of fine furniture from a cooperative workshop in the old Canberra Brickworks. During this period he also taught cabinetmaking apprentices on a part-time basis.

Day : Tuesday 6pm-9pm

Enquiries and enrolments: Sturt : 02 4860 2083

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JEWELLERY

An introductory course covering the basic techniques of making silver jewellery including cutting, shaping, soldering and polishing. Initially students will make a ring and then explore new skills and techniques whilst designing their own pieces of jewellery.

All tools and equipment are supplied and silver is available for purchase in class.

The class is suitable for beginners and intermediate students

Tutor : Yvette de Mestre
Yvette is a contemporary jeweller who has recently returned from working in the United Kingdom and traveling through South East Asia, Europe, Canada and India. Her work consists of colourful gemstones and textured geometric shapes in gold and silver. Her work is seen in Galleries in Sydney. She has enjoyed teaching and interacting with students since 2000.

Day : Monday 6pm-9pm

Enquiries and enrolments: Sturt : 02 4860 2083

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WEAVING

Tutor : Elisabeth Nagel
Elisabeth is a master weaver who arrived from Germany in 1959 and has been weaving and teaching at Sturt for over 40 years.

Day : Tuesday 9am-3pm
In this class, students are taught how to weave basic items using looms. Instruction is also available on spinning.

All equipment and materials are provided. Intermediate students who are working on large projects, may pay for some of their own materials following discussion with the tutor. Students may use the weaving room between 9am and 3.30pm on Thursdays if they have paid full class fee, but not always during term breaks when the room is used for other purposes.

Suitable for beginners to intermediate weavers.

Enquiries and enrolments: Sturt : 02 4860 2083

Tutor : Melanie Olde
Melanie has been Resident weaver at Sturt since 2004. She has taught weaving and dyeing techniques to children, secondary students and adults. She completed studies in Textiles at Canberra School of Art and in Florence, Italy.

Day : Saturday 9am-1pm
Students are taught weaving using a variety of yarns and depending on their skill level, will produce a number of items such as a scarf, bag or throw. This class is particularly focused on developing skills while exploring a creative approach to student's weavings.

Enquiries and enrolments: Sturt : 02 4860 2083

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