Saturday Studio: Characterful Cat and Dog Sculptures

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

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.

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