Short Courses

Friday 7th to Sunday 9th October, 9.30am to 4.30pm

Discover the ancient Korean metal-working technique of Keum–Boo - the fascinating process of applying 24 carat gold sheet to silver via ‘diffusion bonding’. Explore Keum–Boo over two projects - a pendant or pair of earrings and a ring while you learn basic jewellery techniques with master tutor and fine jeweller, Diane Appleby.

Level: Some experience | Cost: $495 + $140 materials

You will cover:

• Translating aesthetic inspiration into your design, including Wabi Sabi - resonating with the spirit of the makers’ hands and heart
• Sawing, filing, drilling, riveting, annealing, soldering
• Texturing by roller printing, hammering and using punches
• Forming metal by bending, hammering and doming
• Marrying metals using processes such as onlay
• Finishing and polishing

Diane Appleby completed her Master of Art in Gold and Silversmithing at the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology in 2003. She has taught in the Jewellery and Object Design Department, Sydney Institute of Technology, Design Centre Enmore, and at the College of Fine Art, University of NSW and has exhibited through out the world.

Your materials fee includes a set amount of silver sheet, wire and solder. Copper and brass for married metal will be supplied by Diane at no extra cost.

Please bring with you: 

• Steel ruler
• Fine permanent marker
• Sketch & note book
• Magnifyers or glasses for close fine work
• Mug and water bottle

Optional:

• Jewellers’ pliers - flat fine point, chain nose or round
• Needle file preferably cut 2 eg flat, half round or triangle or set of 6
• File - large (6 inch) flat or half round (cut 2 preferably)
• Drill bit for flexible shaft, any size (eg 1.2, 1.5, 2mm)
• Titanium tweezers - fine

Diane will supply for extra cost if required:

• earring hooks, rivets, jumping and catches
• 24 carat gold sheet for Keum-boo can be purchased from the tutor at cost. Diane estimates approximately $50 for a piece 20mm x 20 mm will be sufficient.

Saturday 8th to Sunday 9th October, 9.30am to 4.30pm

Begin your ceramic glazing journey mixing your own glazes from raw materials for unique and individual results. You will cover various glaze application methods and learn how to adjust glazes to suit each technique. Your outcomes will be fired overnight, available for discussion the following day. On completing this workshop you will feel confident in your knowledge of glaze materials to experiment in recipes and applications to enrich your own studio practice.

Level: All | Cost: $330 + $40 materials

You will cover:

• Studio health and safety - what safety measures should one take when making / mixing / firing glazes.
• Using prominent raw materials and their use in glazing (through discussion of samples and images)
• Various glaze applications for greenware + bisque ware / deco- ration / functionality

Peter Phillips, Sturt’s own studio technician studied ceramics at the National Art School where his focus on glaze materials and atmospheric firing began and continued after graduating in 2015. Studio assistant roles followed including a role at Kil.n. it. Experimental Ceramics studio allowing Peter to develop a mid fire range of glazes, then onto Mud Australia where he continued specialising in glaze making. Recently Peter has worked with Sandy Lockwood absorbing the fundamentals of clay, kiln building, and wood firing, while developing functional stoneware glazes. A period at Blackwattle pottery gave Peter tools to start his own production pottery business in 2019.

Please bring with you: 

• Various bisque ware and/or greenware, test tiles and/or small pots 2-4 pieces
• Notebook and pen
• PPE face mask (essential for glaze making)
• Lunch, mug and water bottle

* Some test tiles will be available for those who require them

Saturday 8th to Sunday 9th October, 9.30am to 4.30pm (2-day workshop)

Strengthen your design skills in throwing, pulled handles and spouts with a Master Potter and educator for over 40 years, Jann Kesby.

You will cover preparing clay, refining cylinder forms, pulling handles and explore design attributes that constitute ‘a good mug and jug’. Sunday focus on throwing cylinders and creating spouts, making and discussing spouts in general. You will leave the workshop with a sense of accomplishment in improved throwing skills, increased knowledge of pulling and attaching handles, design principles plus piles of inspiration for your potting practice.

Level: Some experience | Cost: $355 + $30 materials (includes one bisque firing)

Jann Kesby is a teacher and potter, returning to Sturt Pottery where she began her career some 40 years ago. Jann specialises in wood firing, making works to reflect the qualities in the clay and how it relates to her lifestyle. She also has vast experience in teaching in the TAFE system focusing on design principles.Recently Jann was Master at Clay Gulgong 2022 focusing on handles, coiling and throwing large pots and throwing in general.

Please bring with you: 

• 3-4 bags - white stoneware clay*
• Visual arts diary or note book & pen
• Any throwing tools including: rib, cutting wire, trimming tool/s, stamp/s
• Towel
• Apron
• Examples of your work - showing where you’d like to improve
• Mug & waterbottle for morning tea

* Clay is available at Sturt. Please email Annie c/- shop@sturt.nsw.edu.au

Morning tea, including coffee and tea will be provided each day. Sturt Cafe open 9am-4pm  provides light lunches & refreshments.

Saturday 8th to Sunday 9th October, 9.30am to 4.30pm

Strengthen your Still Life painting skills and general painting practice focusing on direct approaches to composition, paint mixing and application.

Remove anxiety on confronting a blank canvas, as you are guided through a series of sketches before proceeding onto a canvas investigating composition, colour schemes, canvas preparation, drawing transfer and paint application. If you are starting your painting journey or wish to strengthen confidence in your painting practice, this workshop is for you.

Level: All | Cost: $335

Helen Gauchat completed a Bachelor of Fine Art at the National Art School followed by Honours at COFA (UNSW Art & Design) in 2004. Helen has exhibited locally and overseas in group and solo exhibitions and been represented by Defiance Gallery in Sydney for over 14 years. Helen is an experienced educator who sees the joy of teaching as an opportunity to pass on what she has learnt and experienced; to discover the potential in others as they begin painting their world through fresh eyes.

Please bring with you: 

ACRYLIC PAINTS

ESSENTIAL

• Ultramarine blue
• Pthalo blue (cool blue)
• Cobalt blue (warm blue)
• Naphthol red scarlet (bright red with yellow tones)
• Alizarin crimson (warm red with magenta tones)
• Lemon yellow
• Cadmium yellow light (warm yellow)
• Titanium white
• Carbon black
• Extender medium 250mls - Helen prefers Atelier acrylic medium extender (matte or satin)

OPTIONAL

• Burnt umber
• Burnt sienna
• Raw sienna
• Raw umber
• Yellow ochre

BRUSHES

• 3 x Brushes - at least, varied sizes, synthetic square tip, flat 2 – 3cm wide (avoid tiny brushes)
• 1 x Brush - 4 - 5 cm, synthetic brush (hardware store)
   
• Paper towels
• Rags
• Ice cream container for water
• Sketch pad
• 2 x Pencils 2B
• Eraser
• Palette - flat, approx. 50 X 50 cms (flat plastic tray from $2.00 shop suitable)
• 2 x Canvas - 35 X 50cms and /or 50 x 60cms (deep sided preferable)
• Mug for morning tea and water bottle

Morning tea will be provided. Sturt Cafe open 9am-4pm provides a selection of light lunches & refreshments.

Friday 7th to Sunday 9th October, 9.30am to 4.30pm

Create a small round table learning foundation skills and techniques used by professional furniture makers.

Stuart will cover the use of jigs and templates to streamline workflow and safely repeat processes while working with power tools and woodworking machinery. Those new to woodwork will learn about timber properties and construction processes, glue ups, shaping and profiling. More experienced students will be interested in the methodology and approach to the design of jigs and template followers.

Participants will leave with a small sanded table, ready for finishing along with instruction for an easy wipe on, wipe off oil finish. A comprehensive take home finishing pack will be available for a small additional fee if required.

Level: All | Cost: $535 + $170 materials 

Stuart Faulkner has been a professional woodworker and educator for 25 years and is the owner of Heartwood Creative Woodworking. He is a Sturt Alumnus and one time Wood School Director. He has developed a number of furniture specific courses that offer a multi-faceted learning platform where those with different skills and experience can learn alongside each other while undertaking the same project. Stuart continues to create works for exhibition and make commissions from his new workshop in the Southern Highlands.

Please bring with you: 

• your own PPE including
  - ear muffs
  - safety glasses (also to be worn over prescription glasses)
• note book & pen
• closed toed shoes with leather uppers (no joggers or runners)
• lunch
• mug & water bottle for morning tea

Morning tea, including coffee and tea will be provided each day. Sturt Cafe open 9am-4pm  provides light lunches & refreshments.