By Jacob Casha
Young potters of the Burdekin congregated at the Burdekin Potters' headquarters on Tuesday, the 6th, and Wednesday the 7th of January, for two hands-on school holiday clay workshops.
Tuesday’s class saw children aged six to 10 crafting food-themed trinket trays and pinch-pot animals, while Wednesday’s 10-years-plus class walked students through the creation of planters and vases.
A long-time Burdekin Potters initiative, the classes serve as an avenue for children to enjoy and express themselves, according to instructor and group member Kylee-Renai.
“It’s good for the kids to be able to play and create,” Kylee-Renai said.
“Everyone has the same instructions, but they all add their own touch, and each creation ends up coming out unique.”
She said the benefits of the classes were twofold.
“I think pottery is creative, but it’s also a very sensory thing. You’re feeling the clay, moulding it with your hands, and using your senses, which can be quite meditative.”
Each student’s creation is set to be bisque-fired and glazed, ready for collection at a later date.
Several young potters crafted wonderful pieces last week as part of the Burdekin Potters School Holiday Program. Photo credit: Jacob Casha
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