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24.01.2022 KIDS DIGITAL LESSONS We are super excited to announce that our Kids packs are ready to go, the digital lesson for our first pack has been recorded and both will be available online from this Tuesday. The cost is $25 per kit, they include: Clay ... Pottery paint Basic Tools Instructions Access to a digital lesson Firing & glazing You will be able to purchase the kits online, pop in and collect during it studio hours, then drop back your kids creations for us to do firing and glazing.

22.01.2022 ONLINE KIDS CLASSES COMING SOON I’m super excited to announce children’s classes are about to go digital, many thanks to @creatensw digital kids grant. It will take me a few weeks to get sorted, I’ll keep you all posted of my progress.

19.01.2022 I this weekend these amazing women, and myself, are participating in the most amazing event! I was so lucky to spend time with these girls pre COVID-19 before the world got crazy. Please get involved.. So many awesome ceramic artists from around the globe are donating either their time or art toward #blacklivesmatter #antiracism #humanrights @ Newcastle ArtSpace

19.01.2022 IN OUR UPSIDE DOWN COVID WORLD we have made the wearing of masks compulsory in our studio and @newcastleartspace ... We can all make a difference to beat this blasted virus, I know we can!! I’ve been madly sewing enough to get me through all my classes, I’ve used the burda online pattern, but there are many places selling masks, including @aliejanetravelaccessories @upcyclenewcastle @highteawithmrswoo, spotlight and the NSW GOV also have downloadable patterns and details on what fabric to use.

19.01.2022 ‘Locus Focus,’ the first show celebrating the achievements of the 12-month NAS mentorship program, will be held this Friday night, November 27th. With food and refreshments, and a projector displaying the artworks for those sitting outside on picnic blankets, it's set to be a great night! Book your place at the opening here: https://www.newcastleartspace.org.au//locus-focus-mentor-p Hope to see you there!

17.01.2022 What a wonderful COVID safe teapot workshop we had with 6 wonderful ladies. I’m excited to see them fired and finished!! @ Newcastle ArtSpace

17.01.2022 My favourite flowers! These beauties are in full bloom.. what a delight for my eyes

17.01.2022 I’m so pleased to be a part of @ceramicsforcharity conference, taking place a August 1&2. I’ll be doing a ‘how to throw big’ demo. Get along and take part on this inspirational fund raiser, supporting Black Lives Matter, Anti-Racism, Human Rights, and dignity for all. I’ll keep you posted when, but for now check it out, it’s such a wonderful cause featuring an incredible line up of artists, tickets are $10 with all proceeds going to charity . #blacklivesmatter #wendygers #...vipoosrivilasa #antiracism #humanrights #thisisimportant #wecanallmakeadifference See more

16.01.2022 Awesome works for sale on the Ceramics for Charity Exhibition - less than a fortnight left to acquire these beautiful works. . This provocative work by Australian artist, Kara Wood, entitled ‘Written and authorised by the Australian Government, Canberra’ heaps scorn on the hypocrisy of the government's ongoing perpetuation of racist myths about Australia's colonial history. . Exhibition closes on 31 Aug & all funds raised go to deserving international charities that eng...age with the arts, human rights & dignity. . Don't miss the opportunity to support artists, charity and live with some inspiring original art. . For more info see the amazing 3D virtual RED ROOM Gallery. http://ow.ly/AwZo50B0Zt5 . If you wish to receive a copy of the exhibition catalogue, Ceramics for Change, please contact me. . . Kara Wood Ceramics #ceramics #ceramicart #paperclay #ceramista #makeadifference #artcollector #clayart #claylife #ceramic #céramique #contemporaryceramics #ceramista #covidadventures #ceramicsforcharity #ceramicsforchange #keramic #ceramiquecontemporaine #pottery #fundraising #makingchange See more

16.01.2022 Making bits for a sculpture...

15.01.2022 Name still to be decided! The gorgeous @d.stewart2 working on her sculpture. This is her 1st term, how good is it???

14.01.2022 I remember being a student and watching my teacher @dunkerley.helen throwing a slab and being in awe of her skill. I was doing this today and It took my right back to that place.... it made me contemplate the act of practicing..,it’s such an integral part of developing a skill, practice, practice, practice... anyway it made me happy to think on this..

13.01.2022 May the glaze be with you! Our resident glaze tester hard at work!!! Looking forward to seeing the results..

13.01.2022 Kits are online for purchase Digital lesson is uploaded Please visit the website to purchase via the online shop. (link in bio)

12.01.2022 Throwing part of a larger piece... I’ll let it dry a bit and then push it out of shape.. gosh I spring

11.01.2022 Time out... One week down, one to go.. I absolutely love this place

11.01.2022 I’m really excited to be taking part in this exciting conference, in support of: Black Lives Matter, Anti-Racism, Human Rights, and dignity for all.

07.01.2022 I have had one space become vacant in tomorrow’s intro to throwing class, 1pm-4:30pm. For anyone who has a gift voucher and can make it please dm me. I’ll just book in the first person that messages. K

07.01.2022 #Repost @karawoodceramics with @make_repost ‘Locus Focus,’ the first show celebrating the achievements of the 12-month NAS mentorship program, will be held this Friday night, November 27th. With food and refreshments, and a projector displaying the artworks for those sitting outside on picnic blankets, it's set to be a great night! Book your place at the opening @newcastleartspace ... Hope to see you there! See more

06.01.2022 For everyone who has been asking there are no vacancies this term, I am sorry. If you have emailed or messaged me and a space suddenly comes up I’ll let you know. Apologies, our numbers halved due to COVID. For students enrolled in term 4 we start back next week, see you soon!!

06.01.2022 2 SPACES LEFT TUESDAY AFTERNOON CLASS We have had two spots come up in Tuesday afternoon class. Jump on the website to book securely. Link in bio. Class starts July 21, 1:30 - 4:30

06.01.2022 Super excited to be part of the first virtual @ceramicsforcharity exhibition. Exhibition curated by @wendygers if you have time please take a tour . You can view the show via Ceramics for Charity.

05.01.2022 A Brand New Fundraising Platform Launching on 1st August 2020. Helping to raise funds by: A Select Curated Exhibition An Online Conference An Open Raffle... When you purchase a Ticket: You get one entry into the raffle for a chance to win some ceramics You get to watch ALL of the online workshops on August 1st You help raise money for charity! Read more about it at www.CeramicsForCharity.com or click the link in our bio right now!

05.01.2022 CREATIVE KIDS VOUCHERS Use them for kids clay kits. Have you used your creative kids vouchers for this year? Vouchers expire at the end of December. Kara Wood Ceramics is a registered provider of creative kits services, you can use your voucher to get 4 x kids clay kits. Each kit includes everything you need to make the project, firing and glazing. Visit our website for more details www.karawood.com.au

05.01.2022 EXCITING NEWS! We are introducing kids classes online next term! COVID rules and restrictions have made running kids classes in person unviable.. However, we are excited to announce, Thanks to @creatensw from next term we will be offering take home kids clay packs with online digital lessons. Parents will be able to make clay with kids in the comfort of their own home, at a time that suits them, you can then drop your work back for firing and glazing. ... #pottery #kidspottery #potterylessons #digitallearning #creatensw

02.01.2022 I did it!! That’s what my granddaughter would say to me!! Her voice is repeating in my head.. this is the new zoom meeting setup for students to zoom in if they can’t make a class next term. One would think this to be simple.. not so! But anyway, beaming to a room near you soon.. happy dance!!!

01.01.2022 CLASSES START BACK TONIGHT after months of hard work it’s time!! We can’t wait.. I have emailed everyone, but just incase we start back tonight, see you soon!!!!! Oh and there is one space left on Thursday day if anyone missed out. @ Newcastle ArtSpace