Shackleton Gallery

Video's

For instructional video's please look in the menu bar.
You can watch them over and over again.
Techniques covering the basics of centering and throwing.
Decorating and much more.
The use of soduim silicate to produce a dried textured look are already available for viewing.

Pottery Classes: 2018

POTTERY CLASSES 2018
Beginners welcome
Wheel or Handbuilding or learn how to use an extruder.
2/16 Peel Rd O'Connor
To book into a classes please ph 0408904271 or email me
cher@shackletongallery.com
Next classes are
Wednesday 6-9pm commencing February 7th this class is now FULL
Thursday 9-12
Thursday 1-4pm commencing February 8 th
Friday 9.00 -12 commencing February 9 th this class is FULL

Jane Flower; Eco Dyeing

Eco Dyeing with Jane Flower

An introduction to dyeing with our native plants

In this 2 ½ hour workshop you will learn the basics of using our local eucalypts to colour cloth based on India Flint’s books Eco Colour and Second Skin.

This method uses no harsh chemicals as mordants and creates soft, subtle colours on protein fibres. It is an alchemic process with no guaranteed results – after each dye bath I am always surprised and delighted at what the dyepot yields!

Val Hornibrook: Textile Artist Workshop

Coming soon
Scarf making workshop with Val Hornibrook.
Using locally grown merino wool create your own designer scarf from her eco dyed wool.
Val is a well known artist from the south west and some of her work can be viewed in other artists on the gallery site.

Bead Making Workshop

Jane Lidbetter
Beadmaking Workshop

A great workshop with everyone creating such a range of beads.
Dates to be advised

Pinch Pot a Tutorial for Children

I recieved an enquiry recently asking how to make a pinch pot for a childrens class.
So with the camera in one hand I put together a few images that I hope will be of help.

Make 2 balls of equal size that will fit comfortably in the palm of your hand.
Press thumb into the centre of the ball.
Gently squeeze the sides with equal pressure of the first ball.
Repeat the process to the 2nd ball.
Score with slip.
Join together with a slight twisting action till you feel the edges grip.

Sandstone: A Trip to the Bush

Art & Wildflowers In the Outback - Bus / Camping trip.
Anne and Lloyd Shepherdson ( Sheppes Transport) of Margaret River WA, are keen travelers, campers and supporters of the arts. They had organized a camping trip and so filled their bus with artists, potters and writers.
I was invited to conduct a hand building and Raku workshop. With the generosity of the local council, I was able to utilize the Sandstone Community Hall as a workshop area.
All was ready when the bus arrived.

Tutorial, Making a Slab Dish

Slab dishes are quick and easy to make.

Trudy Golley Workshop

Trudy Golley repeated her mould making workshop first conducted at the EDGE conference in Perth 1999. This time it was presented by the SODA Studio. Trudy adds paper to the plaster mix which lightens the end product. I does make for easier handling especially when using larger moulds.I used this method when I made the mould for 1.5 metre boat hulls.

She also demonstrated making a clay slip to cover simple wire sculptures.

2 Day Handbuilding Workshop at TAFE Sept 2012

Tutorial, Flat Sided Bottle

The following images show how to make a flat sided bottle on the wheel.

Click on the image to expand the size of the picture.

Sasukenei Kiln during building

In 2007 my kiln building project finally began. In the past I have built several train kilns of various sizes but this next kiln was to be a major project. 3 years ago I bought 10 pallets of fire bricks with fellow potter Ian Dowling at an auction, so I had plenty of building materials. The considerations for the kiln were ease of firing and loading without being to big and most importantly not to create vast amounts of smoke. The design would need to be environmentally friendly as possible, enable me to fire on my own but be versatile to fire longer with help if needed.

Stefan Jakob Raku Kiln Workshop

Stefan Jakob is a frequent visitor to Australia conducting workshops in how to turn an IKEA rubbish bin into a raku kiln. Fleur Schell hosted the workshop on her property in Hamlin Bay in the south of Western Australia. The following images show the progress of the kiln construction which is fired entirely by wood. It was a nonstop weekend and one of the best workshops I have attended.