Broome Art Club Workshops
Hi. I’m Chrissy
Welcome to Broome Art Club
Unfurl your inner artist
We offer workshops for individuals, one on one, groups, corporate team building, hens nights and other functions. Workshops are held at my home studio or at your home or event location.
Bookings are best made via this page. Your booking will be locked in once payment has been made. All sessions include clay and or glaze and firing.
A cancellation fee of 50% will apply if you cancel within 48 hours of the class commencement. Cancellations before 48 hours can rebook for the next workshop or get a full refund.
Looking forward to seeing you at Broome Art Club and helping your artistic nature unfurl.
Mandala Workshops
Meditative Mandala
beginners/experienced, 4 hours
this course is designed for beginners or experienced artists
The meditative mandala workshop teaches mandala creation from scratch. Participants will learn the technical aspect of creating a grid to facilitate repetitive patterning to create the mandala design.
Whilst working on repeated patterns we will experience mindfulness and meditation through art and single focus. we will use techniques for mark making such as line variation and pointillism and the use of colour and shading to create depth.
each participant will go home with a completed matted mandala ready for framing and the skills to keep creating at home.
SUPPLIED- everything you need to create a beautiful mandala
BRING- water bottle and creative spirit.
PARK- carpool where possible. angle parking on my verge, in my driveways and respectfully on the street. do not leave valuables in your car.
what to expect- To have fun. it really is good fun, satisfying and rewarding. The creative space is immersive and a great way to add some ME time to your routine.
Meditative Mandala advanced (large scale)
beginners/experienced, 6 hours
this course is designed for beginners or experienced artists
The advanced meditative mandala workshop teaches mandala creation from scratch. Participants will learn the technical aspect of creating a grid to facilitate repetitive patterning to create the mandala design.
In this workshop we will take mandala one step further by with advanced techniques and extended design components on a larger scale.
Whilst working on repeated patterns we will experience mindfulness and meditation through art and single focus. we will use techniques for mark making such as line variation and pointillism and the use of colour and shading to create depth.
each participant will go home with a completed matted mandala ready for framing and the skills to keep creating at home.
SUPPLIED- everything you need to create a beautiful mandala
BRING- water bottle and creative spirit.
PARK- carpool where possible. angle parking on my verge, in my driveways and respectfully on the street. do not leave valuables in your car.
what to expect- To have fun. it really is good fun, satisfying and rewarding. The creative space is immersive and a great way to add some ME time to your routine.
Mosaic Workshops
2 day Mosaic Workshop
beginners/experienced, two consecutive days. 5 hours day1, 2 hours day 2
Learn how to safely smash and shape tiles and glass to create a mosaic.
day 1- design and create. all the cracking and smashing and glueing to create your mosaic.
day 2- grout your mosaic and attach a hanging system
a 30x30cm board and all the components to create your mosaic will be supplied. you can bring a rock or other reasonably flat surfaced object around the same size if you prefer. you can also bring any special pieces you wish to add like a favourite broken plate.
your design can be a house number , name or design.
SUPPLIED- everything you need to make your mosaic
BRING- water bottle, bug repellant, old clothes or apron, broken tiles or other items you wish to include (if possible), notebook and pen and creative spirit.
PARK- carpool where possible. angle parking on my verge, in my driveways and respectfully on the street. do not leave valuables in your car.
4 week Mosaic Workshop
make your own tiles - beginner/experienced
In this workshop we will design and create tiles from clay to include in the mosaic. This workshop allows for full artistic licence as you will be hand making 3D tiles to bring your mosaic to life.
week 1- planning and designing, making custom tiles with clay to create a 3D mosaic
week 2- glazing hand made tiles, cutting and preparing supplied tiles for your design
week 3- glueing your custom tiles and commercial tiles in to place
week 4- grouting and attaching a hanging system
SUPPLIED- everything you need to make your mosaic
BRING- water bottle, bug repellant, old clothes or apron, broken tiles or other items you wish to include (if possible), notebook and pen and creative spirit.
PARK- carpool where possible. angle parking on my verge, in my driveways and respectfully on the street. do not leave valuables in your car.
Pottery Workshops
8 week pottery hand building
beginners/experienced, 3 hours per week x 8 weeks
this course is designed for beginners or experienced hand builders. It is an introduction to a variety of clay types, building techniques and glazing and finishing styles.
participants will learn techniques by completing projects such as mug making, dinner/kitchen ware, sculptural form and larger coil made pieces. for those with previous experience it is a wonderful opportunity to grow your skills in an equipped studio with my guidance.
the workshop structure will allow participants to use the skills learnt to realise their own ideas as well as follow briefs of projects that are set.
participants will finish with several pieces depending on the projects offered. each block of workshops is fluid. projects chosen will often depend on the availability of clay, the weather and the general mood of the group meaning each 8 week course is different. if you become addicted you can rebook for a new experience.
SUPPLIED- everything you need to make stuff with clay
BRING- water bottle, bug repellant, old clothes or apron, notebook and pen and creative spirit.
PARK- carpool where possible. angle parking on my verge, in my driveways and respectfully on the street. do not leave valuables in your car.
MISSED SESSIONS- i offer one make up class if you miss a session. This will be a self driven 3 hour session at an agreed time
what to expect- To have fun. it really is good fun, satisfying and rewarding. The creative space is immersive and a great way to add some ME time to your routine. The worshops are held outside, its warm and its sweaty (and wonderfully detoxing). In the evenings there is generally a lovely breeze flowing through the studio. You will take home many pieces. you will have time to freeplay, and utilize the skills learned to realise your own ideas. You will make new friends. we generally work on a two week rotation, build/glaze etc. maximum participants is 10 (or for a larger group prebooking the workshops can be held off site)
4 week pottery hand building
beginners/experienced 3 hours per week x 4 weeks
this course is designed for beginners or experienced hand builders. It is an introduction to a variety of clay types, building techniques and glazing and finishing styles.
participants will learn techniques by completing projects such as mug making, dinner/kitchen ware, sculptural form and larger coil made pieces. for those with previous experience it is a wonderful opportunity to grow your skills in an equipped studio with my guidance.
the workshop structure will allow participants to use the skills learnt to realise their own ideas as well as follow briefs of projects that are set.
participants will finish with several pieces depending on the projects offered. each block of workshops is fluid. projects chosen will often depend on the availability of clay, the weather and the general mood of the group meaning each 4 week course is different. if you become addicted you can rebook for a new experience.
SUPPLIED- everything you need to make stuff with clay
BRING- water bottle, bug repellant, old clothes or apron, notebook and pen and creative spirit.
PARK- carpool where possible. angle parking on my verge, in my driveways and respectfully on the street. do not leave valuables in your car.
MISSED SESSIONS- i offer one make up class if you miss a session. This will be a self driven 3 hour session at an agreed time
what to expect- To have fun. it really is good fun, satisfying and rewarding. The creative space is immersive and a great way to add some ME time to your routine. The worshops are held outside, its warm and its sweaty (and wonderfully detoxing). In the evenings there is generally a lovely breeze flowing through the studio. You will take home many pieces. you will have time to freeplay, and utilise the skills learned to realise your own ideas. You will make new friends. we generally work on a two week rotation, build/glaze etc. maximum participants is 10 (or for a larger group pre booking the workshops can be held off site)
Pottery mug making
beginners/experienced. 2 sessions over 2 weeks
session 1 is hand building a set of 4 mugs. session 2 is glazing your work
your mugs will be stoneware glazed and fired. They will be food safe, dishwasher, microwave and oven proof.
SUPPLIED- everything you need to make a set of 4 mugs
BRING- water bottle, bug repellant, old clothes or apron, notebook and pen and creative spirit.
PARK- carpool where possible. angle parking on my verge, in my driveways and respectfully on the street. do not leave valuables in your car.
*this workshop is popular for team building or retreat groups and can be tailored to fit your event. contact for more info
Pottery mushroom house
beginners/experienced. 2 sessions over 2 weeks
this is a wonderful opportunity to use your imagination and create a whimsical mushroom house. you can make your roof unattached to create a lid and turn your creation into a functional piece if you desire.
Session 1 is hand building a gorgeous mushroom house. session 2 is glazing your creation.
SUPPLIED- everything you need to make a set of 4 mugs
BRING- water bottle, bug repellant, old clothes or apron, notebook and pen and creative spirit.
PARK- carpool where possible. angle parking on my verge, in my driveways and respectfully on the street. do not leave valuables in your car.
Pottery open studio sessions
Open studio sessions are available to past or present Broome Art Club participants. these are self driven sessions so you need to have an understanding of clay, glaze and the studio space. Contact us to book in a time.
BUILDING
hand building or wheel throwing
3 hour self drive session
everything supplied, includes bisque firing
GLAZING
all glazing/decorating requirements supplied
includes glaze firing
Pottery coil pots
beginners/experienced. 2 sessions over 2 weeks
Coiling is a wonderful hand building technique that allows for control over form and large scale builds. We use a textured clay that gives a rustic finish. in this coil building workshop possible outcomes are large planter, side table base, series of smaller pots, cookie jar or lidded vessel, utensil holder to name a few. We will discuss your preferred build and you will be guided individually to achieve your goal.
SUPPLIED- everything you need to make a set of 4 mugs
BRING- water bottle, bug repellant, old clothes or apron, notebook and pen and creative spirit.
PARK- carpool where possible. angle parking on my verge, in my driveways and respectfully on the street. do not leave valuables in your car.
Grounding meditation with clay
no experience necessary. open to all ages. this is a one hour workshop. available for 2-50 participants per session. workshop can be held in any environment.
This workshop is process based.
Clay is a wonderfully grounding medium. This workshop is best facilitated sitting on the ground under a tree or on the beach. participants sit in a circle. you will learn the art of making pinch pots. This is an ancient technique that allows the creator to be intimate with the clay. creating only with your hands you will feel the texture and topography of the clay, leaving your marks as your fingers repetitively pinch your clay in to form. i encourage participants to visualise a safe nestlike or womblike space. a safe space or a vessel to receive your negative energy, allowing it to absorb in to the clay. participants make up to 10 pinch pots each, decorating them with objects from nature. the pinch pots are then arranged in a natural environment and photographed. If desired you can take your pinch pots home and arrange them in your own garden and watch as they break down with the elements and return to the earth completing a circle.
*this workshop is popular for team building or retreat groups and can be tailored to fit your event. contact for more info
Corporate / Group Bookings
I can facilitate most of the workshops we offer at your home or event venue. Popular workshops for events or team building corporate are mug making, mandala, life drawing or a more risqué pottery workshop for hens nights. Please make contact to discuss your event and we can tailor a workshop to suit your group.
Kiln Space for Hire
Bisque $25 per shelf or part there of
Glaze $30 per shelf or part there of
Go home and go potty - Take home packs
Basic
the basic take home pack includes 5kg white clay.
Bisque firing, 1 hour glaze session and glaze firing included
Comprehensive
the comprehensive take home pack includes-
2.5 kg white clay
2.5kg buff clay
set of 5 wooden pottery tools
sponge
stamp set
rolling pin
bisque firing
1 hour glaze session
glaze firing