⚚ NEW YEAR SALE⚚
Beginner – Intermediate Ceramics Course
Instructor: Lauren Jane Salt
Duration: 6 Weeks
Time: 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Tuesday & Thursday evening options
Tuesday Start & Finish Date: Tuesday 20th of January > Tuesday 24th of February, 2026
Thursday Start & Finish Date: Thursday 22nd of January > Thursday 26th of February, 2026
Location: Farmer Street Studio, 10 Farmer St, North Perth WA 6006
Cost: $390 total / Includes tools, clay, and firing. If you’d like to discuss alternative payment methods or plans, please contact me at laurenjanesalt@gmail.com
This beginner to intermediate friendly course is designed to help you explore the fundamentals of hand building ceramics while encouraging your personal expression. Each week, Lauren introduces new techniques and perspectives on working with clay. Whether you are new to the medium or seeking to refine your skills, the course is structured to support both those who value guided instruction and those who prefer a more independent, exploratory approach.
What You'll Learn
Over the six weeks, students will explore:
⚚ Coiling – Building forms using hand-rolled coils
⚚ Slab Building – Creating functional and sculptural pieces using slab techniques
⚚ Sculpture Techniques – Forming and refining artistic clay structures
⚚ Glazing Methods – Exploring surface decoration and finishes
⚚ Clay Properties & Best Practices – Understanding material behavior, drying, and firing processes
⚚ Clay, glazes, and all necessary tools
⚚ Firing services for your finished pieces
⚚ A welcoming studio environment shared with experienced ceramicists
⚚ Farmer Street Studio, a collaborative artist studio. 10 Farmer Street, North Perth.
⚚ Free parking available on Farmer Street or Namur Street (north side of the venue).
⚚ Limited spots available! Book now to secure your place.
Held within the shared Farmer Street Studios, these sessions give you access to Lauren’s full shared studio setup including tools, materials, glazing, and firing facilities, along with support when you need it. It’s a relaxed environment for individuals of all levels to play, experiment, and grow in their own time.
We’re a hand building sculpture focused studio, working primarily with Earthenware Paper Clay, a forgiving, versatile material that can be reworked over time, perfect for sculptural and experimental projects.
You’re welcome to attend weekly, monthly, or whenever it suits your schedule. Your first session includes a bag of paper clay to get you started.
Available session times:
⚚ Wednesdays: 6:00PM-8.30PM
⚚ Saturdays: 12:00–2:30PM
⚚ Fridays Seniors Discount: 10AM-12.30PM
⚚ Sundays: TBA
2026 Term starts on the 14th of January
Where:
Farmer Street Studio
10 Farmer Street, North Perth
Studio time is flexible, once you’ve purchased your sessions, you’ll receive an email with scheduling details to confirm your start date. You can reschedule anytime through our booking calendar.
Session Packages Sale:
⚚ 1 Class – $80
⚚ 5 Classes – $350 ($70 per class)
⚚ 10 Classes – $650 ($65 per class)
⚚ 20 Classes – $1,200 ($60 per class)
Payment plans are available—please get in touch via laurenjanesalt@gmail.com
Please note: Additional clay, glazes, and firing costs are not included, but we have studio glazes and clay available for purchase.
