Quixotica Art Space
Quixotica is a unique creative space in Cooroy, Queensland, owned by long standing ceramic artist and educator, Rowley Drysdale. It is where Rowley creates all his work and holds regular ceramic workshops. The property features a number of anagama and gas fired kilns, several studios, artists’ accommodation, extensive gardens and a waterside gallery. It regularly hosts visiting international and interstate artists, who conduct a variety of visual arts workshops.
GLAZING #1 - Understanding & Making your own glazes
Saturday 12 November 2022
This weekend workshop, run by well known ceramic artist Rowley Drysdale, describes how to produce your own glazes from raw materials and shares specific glaze recipes to complement your clay pieces. A multitude of glaze application processes and firing techniques will be covered. You will also participate in a glaze test firing and review outcomes with Rowley.
Quixotica Art Space
CERAMICS: BEYOND THE ROUND
Saturday 29 October 2022
Run by well known ceramic artist and educator, Rowley Drysdale, this workshop expands traditional wheel throwing techniques and shows you how to develop new shapes through the altering and manipulation of thrown forms, creating new shapes such as ovals, rounded squares and a multitude of other options. Whether functional or sculptural, altering your wheel thrown work adds a different dimension to your ceramic forms. Other techniques such as paddling, faceting and soft clay manipulation of bowls, vases and cups will also be covered.
Quixotica Art Space
CERAMICS:FROM LITTLE THINGS, BIG THINGS GROW
Saturday 22 October 2022
Run by well known ceramic artist and educator, Rowley Drysdale, this workshop demonstrates how to create large wheel thrown forms. Rowley is well known for these shapes, and his workshop will show you how to throw and assemble bigger ceramic pieces for impressive results. You should have some throwing experience for this workshop, but regardless of where you're at in your pottery throwing career, you will brush up and improve your skills during this two day hands-on class.
Quixotica Art Space
WHEEL THROWING TABLEWARE
Saturday 23 July 2022
The everyday use of hand made tableware is at the heart of this workshop. It will show you the essential throwing and turning skills necessary to create bowls, cups and plates on the wheel. Whether you are new to wheel throwing or would simply like to brush up your techniques in your existing ceramics practise, this workshop will accelerate your learning.
Quixotica Art Space
CERAMICS:FROM LITTLE THINGS, BIG THINGS GROW
Saturday 16 July 2022
Run by well known ceramic artist and educator, Rowley Drysdale, this workshop demonstrates how to create large wheel thrown forms. Rowley is well known for these shapes, and his workshop will show you how to throw and assemble bigger ceramic pieces for impressive results. You should have some throwing experience for this workshop, but regardless of where you're at in your pottery throwing career, you will brush up and improve your skills during this two day hands-on class.
Quixotica Art Space
GLAZING #1 - Understanding & Making your own glazes
Saturday 25 June 2022
This weekend workshop, run by well known ceramic artist Rowley Drysdale, describes how to produce your own glazes from raw materials and shares specific glaze recipes to complement your clay pieces. A multitude of glaze application processes and firing techniques will be covered. You will also participate in a glaze test firing and review outcomes with Rowley.
Quixotica Art Space
WHEEL THROWING TABLEWARE
Saturday 26 March 2022
The everyday use of hand made tableware is at the heart of this workshop. It will show you the essential throwing and turning skills necessary to create bowls, cups and plates on the wheel. Whether you are new to wheel throwing or would simply like to brush up your techniques in your existing ceramics practise, this workshop will accelerate your learning.
Quixotica Art Space
AUTUMN WHEEL THROWING MORNING CLASSES
Thursday 17 February 2022
Running for six weeks, these morning classes offer customised tuition for your individual skill level. Whether you are new to ceramics, or want to develop existing skills, these sessions will be tailored to your needs. Rowley will provide personal tuition in groups of no more than six students each term, focussing on throwing and assembling techniques. This is a great opportunity to learn from one of Australia’s most experienced ceramic artists and educators.
Quixotica Art Space
CERAMICS: READY TO RAKU - 5 hr workshop
Tuesday 22 March 2022
This workshop will provide you with inside knowledge on raku firing techniques. Learn how to blend your own clay, throw or hand build a simple clay vessel and then fire it in a raku kiln, all in one day. Each participant will also receive a tea bowl to decorate, fire and take home. The workshop is suitable for anyone from beginners to experienced ceramic artists, looking to add a new skill and knowledge to their repertoire.
Quixotica Art Space
CERAMICS:FROM LITTLE THINGS, BIG THINGS GROW
Saturday 12 March 2022
Run by well known ceramic artist and educator, Rowley Drysdale, this workshop illustrates how to create large ceramic, wheel thrown forms. Rowley is well known for these shapes, and his workshop will show you how to throw and assemble bigger pieces for impressive results. You should have some throwing experience for this workshop, but regardless of where you're at in your pottery throwing career, you will brush up and improve your skills during this two day hands-on class.
Quixotica Art Space
CERAMICS: DESIGNING & CREATING TEA-WARE
Saturday 26 February 2022
Run by well known ceramic artist and educator, Rowley Drysdale, this workshop demonstrates how to make your own tea essentials. Rowley will show you the intricacies of throwing and assembling a tea pot, as well as techniques to enhance your skills in making tea cups, tea bowls and other items used in a tea ceremony. This is a great workshop to brush up on and extend your wheel throwing techniques, and shows you how to make both beautiful and practical ceramic forms.
Quixotica Art Space
GLAZING #1 - Understanding & Making your own glazes
Saturday 12 February 2022
This weekend workshop, run by well known ceramic artist Rowley Drysdale, describes how to produce your own glazes from basic materials, sharing specific glaze recipes to complement your clay pieces. A multitude of glaze application processes and other surface techniques will be discussed and demonstrated.
Quixotica Art Space
GLAZING #1 - Understanding & Making your own glazes
Saturday 27 November 2021
This weekend workshop, run by well known ceramic artist Rowley Drysdale, describes how to produce your own glazes from basic materials, sharing specific glaze recipes to complement your clay pieces. A multitude of glaze application processes and other surface techniques will be discussed and demonstrated.
Quixotica Art Space
CERAMICS:FROM LITTLE THINGS, BIG THINGS GROW Rowley Drysdale
Saturday 20 November 2021
Run by well known ceramic artist and educator, Rowley Drysdale, this workshop illustrates how to create large ceramic, wheel thrown forms. Rowley is well known for these shapes, and his workshop will show you how to throw and assemble bigger pieces for impressive results. You should have some throwing experience for this workshop, but regardless of where you're at in your pottery throwing career, you will brush up and improve your skills during this two day hands-on class.
Quixotica Art Space
WHEEL THROWING TABLEWARE with Rowley Drysdale
Saturday 30 October 2021
The everyday use of hand made tableware is at the heart of this workshop. It will show you the essential throwing and turning skills necessary to create bowls, cups and plates on the wheel. Whether you are new to wheel throwing or would simply like to brush up your techniques in your existing ceramics practise, this workshop will accelerate your learning.
Quixotica Art Space
GLAZING #1 - Understanding & Making your own glazes
Saturday 11 September 2021
This popular weekend workshop, run by well known ceramic artist Rowley Drysdale, will provide you with a strong understanding of glaze materials and give you the confidence to produce your own glazes from them. Specific glaze recipes will be shared to build up your glazing library and complement your clay pieces. A multitude of glaze application processes and firing techniques will be discussed and there will be ample time for you to ask questions particular to your own ceramic practise.
Quixotica Art Space
GLAZING #1 - Understanding & Making your own glazes
Saturday 11 September 2021
This weekend workshop, run by well known ceramic artist Rowley Drysdale, describes how to produce your own glazes from basic materials, sharing specific glaze recipes to complement your clay pieces. A multitude of glaze application processes and other surface techniques will be discussed and demonstrated.
Quixotica Art Space
CERAMICS: READY TO RAKU - 5 hr workshop - CXLD
Thursday 9 September 2021
This workshop will provide you with inside knowledge on raku firing techniques. Learn how to blend your own clay, throw or hand build a simple clay vessel and then fire it in a raku kiln, all in one day. Each participant will also receive a tea bowl to decorate, fire and take home. The workshop is suitable for anyone from beginners to experienced ceramic artists, looking to add a new skill and knowledge to their repertoire.
Quixotica Art Space
WINTER WHEEL THROWING AFTERNOON CLASSES with Rowley Drysdale
Thursday 29 July 2021
Running for six weeks, these afternoon classes offer customised tuition for your individual skill level. Whether you are new to ceramics, or want to develop existing skills, these sessions will be tailored to your needs. Rowley will provide personal tuition in groups of up to six students each term, focussing on throwing and assembling techniques. This is a great opportunity to learn from one of Australia’s most experienced ceramic artists and educators.
Quixotica Art Space
WINTER WHEEL THROWING MORNING CLASSES with Rowley Drysdale
Thursday 29 July 2021
Running for six weeks, these morning classes offer customised tuition for your individual skill level. Whether you are new to ceramics, or want to develop existing skills, these sessions will be tailored to your needs. Rowley will provide personal tuition in groups of no more than six students each term, focussing on throwing and assembling techniques. This is a great opportunity to learn from one of Australia’s most experienced ceramic artists and educators.
Quixotica Art Space
CERAMICS:FROM LITTLE THINGS, BIG THINGS GROW Rowley Drysdale
Saturday 28 August 2021
Run by well known ceramic artist and educator, Rowley Drysdale, this workshop illustrates how to create large ceramic, wheel thrown forms. Rowley is well known for these shapes, and his workshop will show you how to throw and assemble bigger pieces for impressive results. You should have some throwing experience for this workshop, but regardless of where you're at in your pottery throwing career, you will brush up and improve your skills during this two day hands-on class.
Quixotica Art Space
WHEEL THROWING TABLEWARE with Rowley Drysdale
Saturday 21 August 2021
The everyday use of hand made tableware is at the heart of this workshop. It will show you the essential throwing and turning skills necessary to create bowls, cups and plates on the wheel. Whether you are new to wheel throwing or would simply like to brush up your techniques in your existing ceramics practise, this workshop will accelerate your learning.
Quixotica Art Space
CERAMICS: DESIGNING & CREATING TEA-WARE - CXLD
Saturday 7 August 2021
Run by well known ceramic artist and educator, Rowley Drysdale, this workshop demonstrates how to make your own tea essentials. Rowley will show you the intricacies of throwing and assembling a tea pot, as well as techniques to enhance your skills in making tea cups, tea bowls and other items used in a tea ceremony. This is a great workshop to brush up on and extend your wheel throwing techniques, and shows you how to make both beautiful and practical ceramic forms.
Quixotica Art Space
GLAZING #2, CLAY MAKING & KILN MANAGEMENT
Saturday 19 June 2021
If you are already familiar with mixing glazes and their key components, then you are ready to venture into creating your own unique glaze formulas. This workshop will also cover the formulation of clay bodies from raw materials, adding another dimension to your clay work. Rowley will share his extensive knowledge of kiln management, including loading your kiln for best outcomes, generating reduction and oxidation atmospheres, and timing the ramp, soak and cooling cycles in your kiln..
Quixotica Art Space
CERAMICS: READY TO RAKU - 5 hr workshop with Rowley Drysdale
Thursday 10 June 2021
This workshop will provide you with inside knowledge on raku firing techniques. Learn how to blend your own clay, throw or hand build a simple clay vessel and then fire it in a raku kiln, all in one day. Each participant will also receive a tea bowl to decorate, fire and take home. The workshop is suitable for anyone from beginners to experienced ceramic artists, looking to add a new skill and knowledge to their repertoire.
Quixotica Art Space
AUTUMN WHEEL THROWING AFTERNOON CLASSES with Rowley Drysdale
Thursday 29 April 2021
Running for six weeks, these afternoon classes offer customised tuition for your individual skill level. Whether you are new to ceramics, or want to develop existing skills, these sessions will be tailored to your needs. Rowley will provide personal tuition in groups of up to six students each term, focussing on throwing and assembling techniques. This is a great opportunity to learn from one of Australia’s most experienced ceramic artists and educators.
Quixotica Art Space
AUTUMN WHEEL THROWING CLASSES - 4 weeks
Thursday 29 April 2021
Running for four weeks, these classes offer customised tuition for your individual skill level. Whether you are new to ceramics, or want to develop existing skills, these sessions will be tailored to your needs. You will be provided with personal tuition in groups of up to six students each term, focussing on throwing and assembling techniques. This is a great opportunity to learn from Rowley Drysdale, one of Australia’s most experienced ceramic artists and educators.
Quixotica Art Space
AUTUMN WHEEL THROWING MORNING CLASSES with Rowley Drysdale
Thursday 29 April 2021
Running for six weeks, these morning classes offer customised tuition for your individual skill level. Whether you are new to ceramics, or want to develop existing skills, these sessions will be tailored to your needs. Rowley will provide personal tuition in groups of no more than six students each term, focussing on throwing and assembling techniques. This is a great opportunity to learn from one of Australia’s most experienced ceramic artists and educators.
Quixotica Art Space
MAKING YOUR MARK - Surface Decoration workshop
Saturday 15 May 2021
Creating unique and interesting surfaces on your ceramic work can involve a myriad of techniques. This workshop introduces you to a number of ways to “make your mark”, including how to use latex & wax resist methods, sgraffito & mishima mark making, slips, underglazes, potters stains & oxides, brushwork, underglaze pencils, carved surfaces and so much more. Information and demonstrations will be provided by Rowley Drysdale, along with ceramic artists Melanie McEvoy and Sarah Therese.
Quixotica Art Space
CERAMICS: DESIGNING & CREATING TEA-WARE with Rowley Drysdale
Saturday 1 May 2021
Run by renowned ceramic artist and educator, Rowley Drysdale, this workshop demonstrates how to make your own tea essentials. Rowley will show you the intricacies of throwing and assembling a tea pot, as well as techniques to enhance your skills in making tea cups, tea bowls and other items used in a tea ceremony. Whether you are new to wheel throwing or would simply like to brush up your techniques in your existing ceramics practise, this workshop will accelerate your learning.
Quixotica Art Space
CERAMICS:FROM LITTLE THINGS, BIG THINGS GROW Rowley Drysdale
Saturday 17 April 2021
Run by well known ceramic artist and educator, Rowley Drysdale, this workshop illustrates how to create large ceramic, wheel thrown forms. Rowley is well known for these shapes, and his workshop will show you how to throw and assemble bigger pieces for impressive results. Whether you are new to wheel throwing or would simply like to brush up your techniques in your existing ceramics practise, this workshop will accelerate your learning.
Quixotica Art Space
GLAZING #1 - Understanding & Making your own glazes
Saturday 27 March 2021
This weekend workshop, run by well known ceramic artist Rowley Drysdale, describes how to produce your own glazes from basic minerals, sharing specific glaze recipes to complement your clay pieces. A multitude of glaze application processes and other surface techniques will be discussed and demonstrated.
Quixotica Art Space
SUMMER WHEEL THROWING AFTERNOON CLASSES with Rowley Drysdale
Thursday 18 February 2021
Running for six weeks, these afternoon classes offer customised tuition for your individual skill level. Whether you are new to ceramics, or want to develop existing skills, these sessions will be tailored to your needs. Rowley will provide personal tuition in groups of up to six students each term, focussing on throwing and assembling techniques. This is a great opportunity to learn from one of Australia’s most experienced ceramic artists and educators.
Quixotica Art Space
SUMMER WHEEL THROWING MORNING CLASSES with Rowley Drysdale
Thursday 18 February 2021
Running for six weeks, these morning classes offer customised tuition for your individual skill level. Whether you are new to ceramics, or want to develop existing skills, these sessions will be tailored to your needs. Rowley will provide personal tuition in groups of no more than six students each term, focussing on throwing and assembling techniques. This is a great opportunity to learn from one of Australia’s most experienced ceramic artists and educators.
Quixotica Art Space
CXLD - WHEEL THROWING TABLEWARE with Rowley Drysdale (CANCELLED)
Saturday 20 March 2021
The everyday use of hand made tableware is at the heart of this workshop. It will show you the essential throwing and turning skills necessary to create bowls, cups and plates on the wheel. Whether you are new to wheel throwing or would simply like to brush up your techniques in your existing ceramics practise, this workshop will accelerate your learning.
Quixotica Art Space
WHEEL THROWING TABLEWARE with Rowley Drysdale
Saturday 20 March 2021
The everyday use of hand made tableware is at the heart of this workshop. It will show you the essential throwing and turning skills necessary to create bowls, cups and plates on the wheel. Whether you are new to wheel throwing or would simply like to brush up your techniques in your existing ceramics practise, this workshop will accelerate your learning.
Quixotica Art Space
CERAMICS: DESIGNING & CREATING TEA-WARE with Rowley Drysdale
Saturday 6 March 2021
Run by renowned ceramic artist and educator, Rowley Drysdale, this workshop demonstrates how to make your own tea essentials. Rowley will show you the intricacies of throwing and assembling a tea pot, as well as techniques to enhance your skills in making tea cups, tea bowls and other items used in a tea ceremony. Whether you are new to wheel throwing or would simply like to brush up your techniques in your existing ceramics practise, this workshop will accelerate your learning.
Quixotica Art Space
GLAZING #1 - Understanding & Making your own glazes
Saturday 13 February 2021
This weekend workshop, run by well known ceramic artist Rowley Drysdale, describes how to produce your own glazes from basic minerals, sharing specific glaze recipes to complement your clay pieces. A multitude of glaze application processes and other surface techniques will be discussed and demonstrated.
Quixotica Art Space
GLAZING #2, CLAY MAKING & KILN MNGMT- CXLD (CANCELLED)
Saturday 28 November 2020
If you are already familiar with mixing glazes and their key components, then you are ready to venture into creating your own unique glaze formulas. This workshop will also cover the formulation of clay bodies from raw materials, adding another dimension to your clay work. Rowley will share his extensive knowledge of kiln management, including loading your kiln for best outcomes, generating reduction and oxidation atmospheres, and timing the ramp, soak and cooling cycles in your kiln..
Quixotica Art Space
GLAZING #1 - Understanding & Making your own glazes
Saturday 21 November 2020
This weekend workshop, run by well known ceramic artist Rowley Drysdale, describes how to produce your own glazes from basic minerals, sharing specific glaze recipes to complement your clay pieces. A multitude of glaze application processes and other surface techniques will be discussed and demonstrated.
Quixotica Art Space
WHEEL THROWING TABLEWARE with Rowley Drysdale
Saturday 14 November 2020
The everyday use of hand made tableware is at the heart of this workshop. It will show you the essential throwing and turning skills necessary to create bowls, cups and plates on the wheel. Whether you are new to wheel throwing or would simply like to brush up your techniques in your existing ceramics practise, this workshop will accelerate your learning.
Quixotica Art Space
CERAMICS: Private raku workshop with Rowley Drysdale
Sunday 1 November 2020
This workshop will provide you with inside knowledge on raku firing techniques. Learn how to blend your own clay, throw or hand build a simple clay vessel and then fire it in a raku kiln, all in one day. Each participant will also receive a tea bowl to decorate, fire and take home. The workshop is suitable for anyone from beginners to experienced ceramic artists, looking to add a new skill and knowledge to their repertoire.
Quixotica Art Space
CERAMICS: READY TO RAKU - 5 hr workshop with Rowley Drysdale
Thursday 29 October 2020
This workshop will provide you with inside knowledge on raku firing techniques. Learn how to blend your own clay, throw or hand build a simple clay vessel and then fire it in a raku kiln, all in one day. Each participant will also receive a tea bowl to decorate, fire and take home. The workshop is suitable for anyone from beginners to experienced ceramic artists, looking to add a new skill and knowledge to their repertoire.
Quixotica Art Space
CERAMICS: DESIGNING & CREATING TEA-WARE with Rowley Drysdale
Saturday 24 October 2020
Run by renowned ceramic artist and educator, Rowley Drysdale, this workshop demonstrates how to make your own tea essentials. Rowley will show you the intricacies of throwing and assembling a tea pot, as well as techniques to enhance your skills in making tea cups, tea bowls and other items used in a tea ceremony. Whether you are new to wheel throwing or would simply like to brush up your techniques in your existing ceramics practise, this workshop will accelerate your learning.
Quixotica Art Space
SPRING WHEEL THROWING AFTERNOON CLASSES with Rowley Drysdale
Thursday 20 August 2020
Running for six weeks, these afternoon classes offer customised tuition for your individual skill level. Whether you are new to ceramics, or want to develop existing skills, these sessions will be tailored to your needs. Rowley will provide personal tuition in groups of just six students each term, focussing on throwing and assembling techniques. This is a great opportunity to learn from one of Australia’s most experienced ceramic artists and educators.
Quixotica Art Space
SPRING WHEEL THROWING MORNING CLASSES with Rowley Drysdale
Thursday 20 August 2020
Running for six weeks, these classes offer customised tuition for your individual skill level. Whether you are new to ceramics, or want to develop existing skills, these sessions will be tailored to your needs. Rowley will provide personal tuition in groups of just six students each term, focussing on throwing and assembling techniques. This is a great opportunity to learn from one of Australia’s most experienced ceramic artists and educators.
Quixotica Art Space
GLAZING #1 - Understanding & Making your own glazes
Saturday 19 September 2020
This weekend workshop, run by well known ceramic artist Rowley Drysdale, describes how to produce your own glazes from basic minerals, sharing specific glaze recipes to complement your clay pieces. A multitude of glaze application processes and other surface techniques will be discussed and demonstrated.
Quixotica Art Space
CERAMICS:FROM LITTLE THINGS, BIG THINGS GROW Rowley Drysdale
Saturday 22 August 2020
Run by well known ceramic artist and educator, Rowley Drysdale, this workshop illustrates how to create large ceramic, wheel thrown forms. Rowley is well known for these shapes, and his workshop will show you how to throw and assemble bigger pieces for impressive results. Whether you are new to wheel throwing or would simply like to brush up your techniques in your existing ceramics practise, this workshop will accelerate your learning.
Quixotica Art Space
AUTUMN WHEEL THROWING CLASSES - 4 weeks
Thursday 5 March 2020
Running for four weeks, these classes offer customised tuition for your individual skill level. Whether you are new to ceramics, or want to develop existing skills, these sessions will be tailored to your needs. You will be provided with personal tuition in groups of up to six students each term, focussing on throwing and assembling techniques. This is a great opportunity to learn from Rowley Drysdale, one of Australia’s most experienced ceramic artists and educators.
Quixotica Art Space
AUTUMN WHEEL THROWING CLASSES - 5 weeks (CANCELLED)
Thursday 27 February 2020
Running for five weeks, these classes offer customised tuition for your individual skill level. Whether you are new to ceramics, or want to develop existing skills, these sessions will be tailored to your needs. You will be provided with personal tuition in groups of up to six students each term, focussing on throwing and assembling techniques. This is a great opportunity to learn from Rowley Drysdale, one of Australia’s most experienced ceramic artists and educators.
Quixotica Art Space
AUTUMN WHEEL THROWING CLASSES with Rowley Drysdale
Thursday 20 February 2020
Running for six weeks, these classes offer customised tuition for your individual skill level. Whether you are new to ceramics, or want to develop existing skills, these sessions will be tailored to your needs. Rowley will provide personal tuition in groups of just six students each term, focussing on throwing and assembling techniques. This is a great opportunity to learn from one of Australia’s most experienced ceramic artists and educators.
Quixotica Art Space
Wood firing - Participatory kiln share
Friday 13 March 2020
Ceramic artists are invited to bring up to 6 bisqued stoneware pieces of medium size for firing in the wood kiln. Pieces will be evenly distributed throughout the kiln.
Artists will then be involved in loading (March 11-12) and firing the kiln (March 13/14/15), at agreed times, learning about the wood firing process throughout. The artists return to collect their work at the kiln opening on the following Saturday afternoon (March 21).
Quixotica Art Space
BEYOND THE ROUND - altering wheel thrown forms
Saturday 7 March 2020
This workshop expands traditional wheel throwing techniques and develops new shapes through the altering and manipulation of thrown forms. Whether functional or sculptural, altering your wheel thrown work adds a different dimension to your ceramic forms. Other techniques such as paddling, faceting and soft clay manipulation of bowls, vases and cups will also be covered.
Quixotica Art Space
GLAZING #1 - Understanding & Making your own glazes
Saturday 15 February 2020
This weekend workshop, run by well known ceramic artist Rowley Drysdale, describes how to produce your own glazes from basic minerals, sharing specific glaze recipes to complement your clay pieces. A multitude of glaze application processes and other surface techniques will be discussed and demonstrated.
Quixotica Art Space
Wood firing - Non participatory kiln share
Wednesday 20 November 2019
Ceramic artists are invited to bring up to 6 bisqued stoneware pieces of medium size for firing in the wood kiln. Pieces will be evenly distributed throughout the kiln.
The artists glaze their work at Quixotica’s studio, at a mutually agreed time on or before Wednesday November 20, with glaze supplied. The work will then be loaded and fired in the wood kiln by the team at Quixotica. The artists return to collect their work at the kiln opening on the afternoon of Saturday November 30th.
Quixotica Art Space
Wood firing - Participatory kiln share
Wednesday 20 November 2019
Ceramic artists are invited to bring up to 6 bisqued stoneware pieces of medium size for firing in the wood kiln. Pieces will be evenly distributed throughout the kiln.
Artists will then be involved in loading (Nov 20/21) and firing the kiln (Nov 22/23/24), at agreed times, learning about the wood firing process throughout. The artists return to collect their work at the kiln opening on the following Saturday afternoon (Nov 30).
Quixotica Art Space
CERAMICS: READY TO RAKU - 5 hr workshop with Rowley Drysdale
Wednesday 27 November 2019
This workshop will provide you with inside knowledge on raku firing techniques. Learn how to blend your own clay, throw or hand build a simple clay vessel and then fire it in a raku kiln, all in one day. Each participant will also receive a tea bowl to decorate, fire and take home. The workshop is suitable for anyone from beginners to experienced ceramic artists, looking to add a new skill and knowledge to their repertoire.
Quixotica Art Space
SPRING WHEEL THROWING CLASSES with Rowley Drysdale
Thursday 10 October 2019
Running for six weeks, these classes offer customised tuition for your individual skill level. Whether you are new to ceramics, or want to develop existing skills, these sessions will be tailored to your needs. Rowley will provide personal tuition in groups of just four students each term, focussing on throwing and assembling techniques. This is a great opportunity to learn from one of Australia’s most experienced ceramic artists and educators.
Quixotica Art Space
CUSTOM GLAZING & SURFACE TECHNIQUES with Rowley Drysdale
Saturday 9 November 2019
This weekend workshop describes how to produce your own glazes from basic minerals, sharing specific glaze recipes to complement your clay pieces. A multitude of glaze application processes and other surface techniques will be discussed and demonstrated.
Quixotica Art Space
ADVANCED GLAZING, CLAY MAKING & KILN MANAGEMENT
Saturday 26 October 2019
If you are already familiar with mixing glazes and their key components, then you are ready to venture into creating your own unique glaze formulas. This workshop will also cover the formulation of clay bodies from raw materials, adding another dimension to your clay work. Rowley will share his extensive knowledge of kiln management, including loading your kiln for best outcomes, generating reduction and oxidation atmospheres, and timing the ramp, soak and cooling cycles in your kiln..
Quixotica Art Space
WHEEL THROWING TABLEWARE with Rowley Drysdale
Saturday 12 October 2019
The everyday use of hand made tableware is at the heart of this workshop. It will show you the essential throwing and turning skills necessary to create bowls, cups and plates on the wheel. Whether you are new to wheel throwing or would simply like to brush up your techniques in your existing ceramics practise, this workshop will accelerate your learning.
Quixotica Art Space
SHAPING, MAKING & AWAKENING - Two days only
Between Saturday 5 October 2019 and Sunday 6 October 2019
Choose two days over a long weekend for this workshop with Rowley Drysdale to immerse yourself in a variety of ceramics processes and in doing so, learn new techniques and develop your personal ceramics style.
This is a hands-on workshop, where you will be exposed to elements of sculpture, hand building and wheel throwing. At the completion of the workshop you will have created a series of your own resolved pieces, ready for glazing and firing.
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SHAPING, MAKING & AWAKENING with Rowley Drysdale
Saturday 5 October 2019
Running over a long weekend, this workshop with Rowley Drysdale facilitates self-expression through the ceramic medium. Immerse yourself in creative processes and in doing so, uncover your true aesthetic while developing a personal ceramics style.
This is a hands-on workshop, where you will be exposed to elements of sculpture, hand building and wheel throwing. At the completion of the workshop you will have created a series of your own resolved pieces, ready for glazing and firing.
Quixotica Art Space
CERAMICS: READY TO RAKU - 4 hr workshop with Rowley Drysdale
Wednesday 28 August 2019
This workshop will provide you with inside knowledge on raku firing techniques. Learn how to blend your own clay, throw or hand build a simple clay vessel and then fire it in a raku kiln, all in one day. Each participant will also receive a tea bowl to decorate, fire and take home. The workshop is suitable for anyone from beginners to experienced ceramic artists, looking to add a new skill and knowledge to their repertoire.
Quixotica Art Space
WINTER WHEEL THROWING CLASSES with Rowley Drysdale
Between Tuesday 16 July 2019 and Thursday 18 July 2019
Running for six weeks, these classes offer customised tuition for your individual skill level. Whether you are new to ceramics, or want to develop existing skills, these sessions will be tailored to your needs. Rowley will provide personal tuition in groups of just four students each term, focussing on throwing and assembling techniques. This is a great opportunity to learn from one of Australia’s most experienced ceramic artists and educators.
Quixotica Art Space
CERAMICS: DESIGNING & CREATING TEA-WARE with Rowley Drysdale
Saturday 10 August 2019
Run by renowned ceramic artist and educator, Rowley Drysdale, this workshop demonstrates how to make your own tea essentials. Rowley will show you the intricacies of throwing and assembling a tea pot, as well as techniques to enhance your skills in making tea cups, tea bowls and other items used in a tea ceremony. Whether you are new to wheel throwing or would simply like to brush up your techniques in your existing ceramics practise, this workshop will accelerate your learning.
Quixotica Art Space
CUSTOM GLAZING & SURFACE TECHNIQUES with Rowley Drysdale
Saturday 20 July 2019
This weekend workshop describes how to produce your own glazes from basic minerals, sharing specific glaze recipes to complement your clay pieces. A multitude of glaze application processes and other surface techniques will be discussed and demonstrated.
Quixotica Art Space
CERAMICS:FROM LITTLE THINGS, BIG THINGS GROW Rowley Drysdale
Saturday 4 May 2019
Run by well known ceramic artist and educator, Rowley Drysdale, this workshop illustrates how to create large ceramic, wheel thrown forms. Rowley is well known for these shapes, and his workshop will show you how to throw and assemble bigger pieces for impressive results. Whether you are new to wheel throwing or would simply like to brush up your techniques in your existing ceramics practise, this workshop will accelerate your learning.
Quixotica Art Space
CUSTOM GLAZING & SURFACE TECHNIQUES with Rowley Drysdale
Saturday 6 April 2019
This weekend workshop describes how to produce your own glazes from basic minerals, sharing specific glaze recipes to complement your clay pieces. A multitude of glaze application processes and other surface techniques will be discussed and demonstrated.
Participants are required to bring several pieces of their own bisqued ceramic work, ready for glaze application. Basic bisqued pieces may be available to purchase if advance notice is given.
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CERAMICS: DESIGNING & CREATING TEA-WARE with Rowley Drysdale
Saturday 23 March 2019
Run by renowned ceramic artist and educator, Rowley Drysdale, this workshop demonstrates how to make your own tea essentials. Rowley will show you the intricacies of throwing and assembling a tea pot, as well as techniques to enhance your skills in making tea cups, tea bowls and other items used in a tea ceremony. Whether you are new to wheel throwing or would simply like to brush up your techniques in your existing ceramics practise, this workshop will accelerate your learning.
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CERAMICS: READY TO RAKU - 4 hr workshop with Rowley Drysdale
Wednesday 20 March 2019
This workshop will provide you with inside knowledge on raku firing techniques. Learn how to blend your own clay, throw or hand build a simple clay vessel and then fire it in a raku kiln, all in one day. Each participant will also receive a tea bowl to decorate, fire and take home. The workshop is suitable for anyone from beginners to experienced ceramic artists, looking to add a new skill and knowledge to their repertoire.
Quixotica Art Space
CUSTOM GLAZING & SURFACE TECHNIQUES with Rowley Drysdale
Saturday 2 March 2019
This weekend workshop describes how to produce your own glazes from basic minerals, sharing specific glaze recipes to complement your clay pieces. A multitude of glaze application processes and other surface techniques will be discussed and demonstrated.
Participants are required to bring several pieces of their own bisqued ceramic work, ready for glaze application. Basic bisqued pieces may be available to purchase if advance notice is given.
Quixotica Art Space
CERAMICS: READY TO RAKU - 4 hr workshop with Rowley Drysdale
Tuesday 26 February 2019
This workshop will provide you with inside knowledge on raku firing techniques. Learn how to blend your own clay, throw or hand build a simple clay vessel and then fire it in a raku kiln, all in one day. Each participant will also receive a tea bowl to decorate, fire and take home. The workshop is suitable for anyone from beginners to experienced ceramic artists, looking to add a new skill and knowledge to their repertoire.
Quixotica Art Space
CERAMICS:FROM LITTLE THINGS, BIG THINGS GROW Rowley Drysdale
Saturday 16 February 2019
Run by renowned ceramic artist and educator, Rowley Drysdale, this workshop illustrates how to create large ceramic, wheel thrown forms. Rowley is well known for these shapes, and his workshop will show you how to throw and assemble bigger pieces for impressive results. Whether you are new to wheel throwing or would simply like to brush up your techniques in your existing ceramics practise, this workshop will accelerate your learning.
Quixotica Art Space
CUSTOM GLAZING & SURFACE TECHNIQUES with Rowley Drysdale
Saturday 20 October 2018
This weekend workshop describes how to produce your own glazes from basic minerals, sharing specific glaze recipes to complement your clay pieces. A multitude of glaze application processes and other surface techniques will be discussed and demonstrated.
Participants are required to bring several pieces of their own bisqued ceramic work, ready for glaze application. Basic bisqued pieces may be available to purchase if advance notice is given.
Quixotica Art Space
SHAPING, MAKING & AWAKENING with Rowley Drysdale
Saturday 29 September 2018
Running over three days, this workshop with Rowley Drysdale facilitates self-expression through the ceramic medium. Immerse yourself in creative processes and in doing so, uncover your true aesthetic while developing a personal ceramics style.
This is a hands-on workshop, where you will be exposed to elements of sculpture, hand building and wheel throwing. At the completion of the workshop you will have created a series of your own resolved pieces, ready for glazing and firing.
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