Hand Build Ceramics in a Day with Alida Cappelletta
About the class
Join ceramic artist Alida Cappelletta for a creative and relaxing one-day workshop where you'll design and make your very own breakfast set using BRT clay. You'll pinch a one-of-a-kind cup with a handle, craft a bowl and side plate using a slab roller and moulds, and complete the set with a handmade clay spoon. Add your personal decorative touches to make each piece truly unique. After the workshop, FAC will take care of firing and glazing your creations, ready for you to enjoy at home. No experience needed, just bring your creativity and a willingness to play with clay.
What to bring:
- Notebook & pen
- Apron
- An old towel
All clay is included in the cost of this course.
Students must wear appropriate clothing, closed-toe shoes and tie up long hair for safety reasons.
Firing & Glazing
Please note that it’s not always possible to fire and glaze all pieces before the end of your course. Several factors can affect when and whether your work is fired, including drying time, thickness, size, the volume of work submitted, and when pieces are completed—especially toward the end of term when kiln space is limited. We do our best to fire as much work as we can each week, but we encourage students to plan ahead if they wish to glaze in their final class.
Once your work has been fired, it will be placed on the collection shelves and you'll receive an email with collection times. Please make sure to identify and collect your own work.
If you’d like more time to finish your pieces, we offer stand-alone glazing classes each term—these are a great option for returning to complete your work.
Building Accessibility
Walyalup Fremantle Arts Centre is a heritage-listed building with access limitations. While there are no lift facilities within the main building, the ceramics studio is wheelchair accessible.
We acknowledge these limitations and are committed to improving accessibility where possible. We continue to explore ways to make our programs more inclusive and encourage you to reach out if you have any questions.
Other Additional Needs
Should you, or the person you are enrolling for, have any other additional requirements, please include these details when booking. Should you wish to chat to one of our friendly team, feel free to contact Reception on 9432 9555 or email ArtsCentre@fremantle.wa.gov.au to discuss any individual needs.
Tutor Alida Cappelletta
Established contemporary Jeweller and designer, Alida Cappelletta has based her practice in Perth, Western Australia after studying and working as a Contemporary Jeweller in Sydney for fifteen years.
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