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Pet Portraits in Clay

  • Learn how to create your pet’s portraits in clay! Discover the joy of working with your hands as you sculpt and shape your furry friend's likeness into a beautiful piece of art you can display in your home. (Don't forget to bring a photo to help!)

    If you're new to pottery, fear not! We will guide you through each step of the process, ensuring that you feel supported and encouraged throughout the workshop.

    Duration: 2.5 hours
    Price: $95 per person
    Teacher:Ninky (artist Arttacus)

  • The course is a beginner friendly workshop. You will learn how to pinch your pet’s likeness in clay, including safe handling and use of tools, and hand-painting with underglazes.

    Included:

    • approx. 500g stoneware clay
    • Hand-building and sculpting tools
    • Underglazes for painting
    • Clear glaze by us
    • Firing service

    • Glazing and firing process takes approximately 4-6 weeks (maximum) to complete.

    • Take a photo of your pieces, if you would like any updates we require this to check.

    • All pieces ready at 6 weeks.

    • Failure to pickup within 4 months will result in your piece being donated.

    Joining us whilst far from home? We can ship your piece to you at an additional cost. Let us know on the day of the workshop.

For information on our cancellation policy and how to prepare for your workshop, see the bottom of the page.

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People sitting around a table with art supplies and painted clay figurines of cats and dogs, engaged in painting or decorating the sculptures. The table has a palette with paint and various craft items, and a phone displayed on a stand.
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Collection of animal figurines, including a white dog lying on a round gray base with a yellow ball beside it, and a brown dog on a wooden platform, along with other animal sculptures on ceramic plates.
A person painting a dog sculpture with the name 'Buffy' on a white base.
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A detailed clay sculpture of a sleeping cat with orange and white coloring, resting on a circular base with engraved text and date.

✺ Frequently asked questions ✺

    1. Wear clothes you’re ok to get dirty. Ceramics can be messy business.

    2. Wear enclosed shoes. The studio is a work environment so for safety please wear appropriate footwear.

    3. Short nails recommended. Feeling the clay you work with helps a lot, and cleaning under your nails will be easier.

    4. Bring your own drink and snacks. We have a kitchenette for water refills.

  • All of our classes are perfect for beginners (unless otherwise stated) and those looking to brush up on their skills, and create something fun and functional.

    All our workshops offer a safe and fun environment.

  • All of our materials are food safe, meaning you can use them at home safely. Also, they are dishwasher and microwave safe. We always recommend hand-washing to ensure you piece has a long and safe life.

  • Find us at Market Studio our shop & studio located at 131 Booth Street, Annandale 2038. The best bus route is the 470 Lilyfield to City Martin Place (or returning), stop Booth St at Young St (2 minute walk).

  • Classes and workshop tickets are not usually refundable.

    All notices must be submitted by email to airrmade@gmail.com. We do not accept other forms of contact as official cancellation.

    Please note, for the sake of fairness, we apply these rules strictly and with no exceptions

    Weekday classes (Monday-Thursday)

    48 hours prior to your class

    You may reschedule your class 48 hours before a weekday class. You may reschedule your class once only. Notice must be given before this timeframe via email. An additional week is required for groups of 4+. Notice must be given before this timeframe via EMAIL.

    Within 48 hours of your class, up to 4 hours before your class.

    Within the 48 hour window, we recognise that there may be exceptional circumstances, such as severe illness, where we may be able to issue a 50% rebooking code. This will allow you to rebook with a 50% discount on another class. This is at the discretion of management. This can be issued for up to 3 people. Notice must be given before this timeframe via EMAIL.

    Within 4 hours of your class.

    No exceptions. No refunds. No class credits. Thank you for respecting our clients and teams time, and honouring our strict 4-hour reschedule policy.

    You may transfer your booking to another person, if you're not able to make it at the last minute. Just let us know asap.

    Weekend classes (Friday- Sunday)

    72 hours prior to your class

    You may reschedule your class 72 hours before a weekend class. You may reschedule your class once only. Notice must be given before this timeframe via EMAIL. An additional week is required for groups of 4+. Notice must be given before this timeframe via EMAIL.

  • Item description

    • Pick-up at Market Studio located at 131 Booth Street, Annandale.

    • Glazing and firing process takes approximately 4-6 weeks (maximum) to complete.

    • Take a photo of your pieces, if you would like any updates we require this to check.

    • All pieces ready at 6 weeks.

    • Failure to pickup within 4 months will result in your piece being donated.

    Joining us whilst far from home? We can ship your piece to you at an additional cost. Let us know on the day of the workshop.n