School Holiday Activities

SCHOOL HOLIDAY ACTIVITIES WINTER 2010

Family Fun at Bendigo Pottery

To book any of the activities or arrange gift vouchers for Christmas, Birthdays or small groups please call us on 03 5448 4404.

Decorating Workshops -  "BE AN ARTIST"

Our artist Faye Brady will show you a range of techniques to paint a plate or mug and then we will glaze and fire so you can use them every day. The workshop takes about 1 hour. Pieces can be collected at around 2-3 weeks or we can arrange postage. Make great gifts for Birthdays and Christmas or treasured family memories.

Workshops are at 11am & 1.30pm,    WEEKDAYS only. 28 June-2 July and 5 July-9 July. Cost is $15 pp (bookings recommended) 

Wheel Throwing Lessons - "BE A POTTER"

Under the guidance of our skilled potters you can create your own masterpiece on a potter's wheel. At the end of the lesson you can choose to have any or all of your pieces glazed and fired for $10 each. We can also arrange postage in about 2-3 weeks. Or take them home to dry and paint.

Lessons are held at the following times : Daily at 10,11,12,1.30,2.30,3.30

Cost is $12 per half hour and a 1 hour lesson is $18. (bookings recommended)

Hands on Clay Play -

At any time you can pick up a Clay Play Kit at the Sales Counter for $3.00. We supply tools, tables and protective aprons and shirts. Have fun in the potters area then take your creations home. Great Birthday Present as well. Available any time.

Interpretive Museum - "BE AN EXPLORER"

Imagine a theatre inside a kiln! Explore the 150 year history of Australia's oldest working pottery and find out about the many different ways we make the lovely ceramic pieces you see in our gallery. The experience includes displays, early film footage, soundscapes, theatre, and views into the current manufacturing areas.

Entry price : Adults $7.00, students $4.00, Family $18.00 (2 adults & up to 4 children)

Gift Vouchers are available for the activities at Bendigo Pottery.