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Pottery classes beginning next week

Waikato Society of Potters

If you like the idea of trying your hand at pottery, now is a good time. We have new classes beginning next week, most suitable for beginners.
Classes include:
- After school children's class (8 weeks on Tuesday afternoons)
- Wheel throwing (Tuesday mornings/ Sunday afternoons)
- Handbuilding (Thursday evenings)
- Mixed techniques (Thursday mornings, afternoons/ Friday evenings)

For a full list of current classes and workshops see www.eventspronto.co.nz...

The Waikato Society of Potters is a thriving arts space in Hamilton with members from across the Waikato region. Our aim is to support and highlight pottery, sculpture and all things ceramic, with a rich history spanning nearly fifty years. As a respected ceramic teaching centre in Hamilton, New Zealand, we offer range of classes to suit all abilities, from beginners through to Diploma level.

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