Local and lovely ceramicist Tara Burke swings open the doors to her studio in Marrickville a few times a month for this series of special creative DIY afternoons. Each of Tara's workshops focus on a different material or outcome – be it a focus on terracotta, stoneware, porcelain, vase making and more. Whether you're a beginner looking to get knuckle deep in smooshy clay or an intermediate ceramicist looking for an avenue to continue learning Tara's Clay Dates are a perfect pick.
In November there will be three classes – two Christmas present workshops, in which you will learn hand building techniques that'll allow you to craft 2-8 vessels, which will be ready just in time for Christmas; and one vase workshop, which will focus on using pinching and coil building techniques, to craft your very own vases.
Tara will guide you through the four-hour class, giving tips and techniques and showing off the skills she's learned as a ceramicist. One of the tricky parts of ceramics is the lengthy drying and firing process – Tara takes this off your hands and will fire and glaze all your wares, so they are ready for picking up in time for Christmas. You'll also get some delicious snacks to fuel your creativity.