“The aim of art is to represent not the outward appearance of things, but their inward significance” - Aristotle 

Join Bernard Kerr for an intensive masterclass in assemblage and ceramic decoration. Develop your ability to create complex vessels and/or sculptures, and deepen your understanding of the use of colour and decorative texture in contemporary ceramics. Over four weeks and 26 contact hours, Bernard will lead you through the labour intensive process of creation - from concept, design, construction, glazing to firing. Demonstrations include: press moulding; drape moulding, slip casting, coiling, pinching, slab-building, rotating core technique, bas relief and sprigging. This intensive masterclass is open to confident ceramicists. Only 10 spots available!

Bernard has been an artist and educator for over 40 years, working in ceramics, sculpture and painting in Perth, Indonesia and Melbourne.

This course includes a bisque and glaze firing. Please bring along your own apron, towel, sketchbook and wear closed in shoes. 1 bag of clay will be provided per student, BYO additional stoneware clay or purchase a bag from the ceramics technician. 

Tuesdays and Wednesdays 27, 28 Oct, 3 & 4 Nov | 9.30am - 3pm
AND Tuesdays 10 & 17 Nov | 9.30am - 12.30pm
$420 | $378 Members | Materials supplied