Saturday Studio: Characterful Cat and Dog Sculptures

Onsite at the Zart Studio

Hands-On, Immersive Workshops

• Experience live workshops in our dedicated education studio.
• Learn directly from expert educators and contemporary Australian artists.
• Engage in artmaking, live demonstrations, and curriculum-linked applications you can take straight into your classroom.

Unleash your creativity in this playful ceramic workshop inspired by the curious world of Christian Bonett.
Guided, step by step, you’ll learn simple hand-building and sculpting techniques to create your very own characterful ceramic dog or cat!

Explore bold forms, expressive textures, and cheeky charm while shaping a companion that’s proud, elegant, goofy, or delightfully lopsided.
This light-hearted workshop celebrates individuality, imagination, and the joy of making.

Perfect for beginners, animal lovers, and anyone ready to get their paws dirty.

Key Course Takeaways

• Confidence to introduce clay projects in the classroom
• Step-by-step methods for guiding students through character-based ceramics
• Practical classroom tips for managing materials and processes
• Adaptable project ideas that suit diverse learners
• A finished ceramic dog or cat to use as inspiration or display

Art Skills in Focus

• Rolling and joining slabs and coils
• Shaping playful animal forms
• Creating expressive features and details
• Texturing for fur, pattern, and personality
• Exploring finishing touches before firing

All materials are provided and catering is included in this workshop.
Please advise any dietary requirements when booking.