Sunshine Coast Art Group runs a number of events every year. Join us for vibrant markets and exhibitions. Our annual Soup + Soul event in July is a well-established community favourite.
Untutored sessions for members
Untutored session for members
An art class hosted by Madeline Herbert.
New member information session
This information session is for people interested in joining the Sunshine Coast Art Group pottery and art groups.
We have new member intakes 3 to 4 times a year. At the session we will give potential new members details about how we operate and everything you need to know to become a member.
New members to the pottery will also have to undertake a half day induction.
Two-day animal sculpture workshop with James Ort
James Ort has been teaching this popular class for years now. He specialises in a form of contemporary clay modelling which pushes clay to its limits. The technique is fast, easy to learn and with it comes life, energy and grace to the creations.
DAY 1: Wall-mounted portrait heads.
Make the head of any animal of your choice be it mammal, bird, reptile or amphibian! You will make an armature and then be adding clay by breaking down the head into key muscle groups and shapes.
DAY 2: Dynamic wall-mounted mammals.
The more challenging part of the course is making a full-bodied mammal that gives a sense of life, movement and dynamism. You will learn how to observe and understand the anatomy of your chosen subject, and then how to contort your form to capture a moment in time.
This course includes:
o Step-by-step demonstrations covering…
o How to build an armature for wall-mounted animal heads and dynamic poses. o How to apply the clay to best capture the animal’s anatomy and features o How to create expressive facial features and give your piece character o How to glaze your work using underglazes
What is included in the price?
o Two full days teaching (9am-4.30pm) o A printed course handout outlining the technique’s main principles o Clay, firings and glazes o A glazing demonstration. o Lunch, Tea/Coffee/biscuits o First firing of your art once ready for the kiln.
Download further information here.
Course objectives:
During this course the trainer will:
By the end of this course, the student will:
Self guided sewing group
HAND BUILDING FOR BEGINNERS
Join us for our extensive beginner's course in hand building with clay. Over 8 Saturday afternoons, you will learn a range of pottery techniques including making pinch pots, building with coils, slab construction and moulds.
Once you have mastered building we will cover various decoration, design and texture techniques using underglazes, dipping and brush on glazes.
The course cost is $335 for non-members and $295 for members. The cost covers eight 3 hour workshops, membership while the course is in progress and a bag of clay.
For additional enquiries email course leader Deb here.
Availability: 10 spaces - For members/non-members.
Cost: $300 for members and $350 non-members. Non-members can register after 25/1/26
When: Every Sunday morning. Starts 8th February until 29 March 2026.
Weeks 1-6, 9.30-1.30 and weeks 7-8 9.30-12.30. Studio opens 15 minutes before class starts.
Recommended for: For all beginners to wheel throwing. No experience is necessary.
Training objectives:
It is expected that each student should be able to make at least one of: a cylinder shaped mug, a plate, a bowl and a lidded bowl by the end of this course.
Included in the workshop cost is one best piece from each category which will be bisque fired by the studio, then glazed in class by the student, before having its final glaze firing by the studio. If students would like additional pieces fired, normal firing costs will be incurred at SCart, or outside firing services can sourced by the student.
Thursday life drawing in the art studio and is an untutored event
Sessions are every 2 weeks
Please arrive at 9.30am for a 10.00am start
Cost per session:
Members: $20
Non-members: $30
Please pay with cash to the group leader on the day.
Chairs and easels provided please bring your own art materials and equipment
Saturday life drawing in the art studio and is untutored
Held on the 2nd and 4th Saturday of each month
Contact us:
info@sunshinecoastartgroup.com.au
Address:1 William Parker Place Buderim 4556