Create your own ceramic Green Turtle sculpture in this immersive two-part workshop. Learn ceramic sculpture techniques including construction, texture, pattern development, and surface decoration while creating a freestanding sea turtle inspired by the marine environments of Tasmania and beyond. Suitable for beginners and intermediate makers.
Session One: Sunday 1 November 2026
Time: 10:00am – 2:00pm
Session Two: Saturday 28 November 2026
Time: 10:00am – 12:00pm
Sea turtles have travelled the world's oceans for millions of years, moving between coastlines, reefs, and open waters. In this two-part ceramic sculpture workshop, you'll create your own freestanding Green Turtle sculpture while learning the foundations of hand-built ceramic sculpture.
Guided by ceramic artist Christie Lange, you'll learn how to construct a strong hollow sculptural form, develop surface texture, and create shell patterning inspired by the unique markings found in marine species. Throughout the workshop, Christie will share the construction methods she uses within her own sculptural practice, helping participants develop confidence in building three-dimensional ceramic forms.
During Session One, participants will construct a freestanding Green Turtle sculpture approximately 20–25cm in length. You'll learn how to create stable sculptural forms, develop surface texture, refine details, and build a piece that is both visually engaging and structurally sound.
After the work has dried and been bisque fired, participants will return for Session Two where they will explore colour, pattern, and surface decoration using underglazes. A transparent glaze will then be applied before the final firing to enhance and protect the surface.
While the workshop centres on the creation of a sea turtle, the skills learned extend far beyond a single project. Participants will gain valuable insight into ceramic sculpture techniques that can be applied to future sculptural work.
Suitable for both beginners and intermediate makers, this workshop offers a rewarding introduction to ceramic sculpture in a small-group studio environment.
Participants will create:
One freestanding ceramic Green Turtle sculpture
Approximately 20–25cm in length
Sculpted shell textures and surface details
Hand-painted underglaze decoration
A finished ceramic sculpture ready for display
During this workshop you'll learn:
Foundations of ceramic sculpture
Building strong hollow forms
Structural construction techniques
Developing sculptural texture and pattern
Refining three-dimensional forms
Surface decoration using underglazes
Ceramic glazing and firing processes
Techniques used in contemporary ceramic sculpture
Beginners welcome
Suitable for beginners and intermediate makers
No previous sculpture experience required
Ideal for nature lovers, creatives, and anyone interested in learning ceramic sculpture
Stoneware/Earthenware clay
Use of studio tools and equipment
Bisque firing
Underglazes
Transparent glaze
Final glaze firing
Expert tuition across two workshop sessions
One finished Green Turtle sculpture
Session One: Sunday 1 November 2026
Time: 10:00am – 2:00pm
Session Two: Saturday 28 November 2026
Time: 10:00am – 12:00pm
Location: Christie Lange Ceramics Studio, Binalong Bay, Tasmania
Class Size: Maximum 5 participants
Skill Level: Beginners and intermediate makers
Cost: $445 per person
Collection: Finished sculptures will be available for collection following the final glaze firing. Participants will be notified when works are ready. Approximately 6-8weeks.
Creating a successful ceramic sculpture requires time.
Between sessions, sculptures will slowly dry before being bisque fired in preparation for surface decoration. Returning for a second session allows participants to develop colour, pattern, and detail while gaining a deeper understanding of the complete ceramic process from raw clay to finished sculpture.
Create your own ceramic Green Turtle sculpture in this immersive two-part workshop. Learn ceramic sculpture techniques including construction, texture, pattern development, and surface decoration while creating a freestanding sea turtle inspired by the marine environments of Tasmania and beyond. Suitable for beginners and intermediate makers.
Session One: Sunday 1 November 2026
Time: 10:00am – 2:00pm
Session Two: Saturday 28 November 2026
Time: 10:00am – 12:00pm
Sea turtles have travelled the world's oceans for millions of years, moving between coastlines, reefs, and open waters. In this two-part ceramic sculpture workshop, you'll create your own freestanding Green Turtle sculpture while learning the foundations of hand-built ceramic sculpture.
Guided by ceramic artist Christie Lange, you'll learn how to construct a strong hollow sculptural form, develop surface texture, and create shell patterning inspired by the unique markings found in marine species. Throughout the workshop, Christie will share the construction methods she uses within her own sculptural practice, helping participants develop confidence in building three-dimensional ceramic forms.
During Session One, participants will construct a freestanding Green Turtle sculpture approximately 20–25cm in length. You'll learn how to create stable sculptural forms, develop surface texture, refine details, and build a piece that is both visually engaging and structurally sound.
After the work has dried and been bisque fired, participants will return for Session Two where they will explore colour, pattern, and surface decoration using underglazes. A transparent glaze will then be applied before the final firing to enhance and protect the surface.
While the workshop centres on the creation of a sea turtle, the skills learned extend far beyond a single project. Participants will gain valuable insight into ceramic sculpture techniques that can be applied to future sculptural work.
Suitable for both beginners and intermediate makers, this workshop offers a rewarding introduction to ceramic sculpture in a small-group studio environment.
Participants will create:
One freestanding ceramic Green Turtle sculpture
Approximately 20–25cm in length
Sculpted shell textures and surface details
Hand-painted underglaze decoration
A finished ceramic sculpture ready for display
During this workshop you'll learn:
Foundations of ceramic sculpture
Building strong hollow forms
Structural construction techniques
Developing sculptural texture and pattern
Refining three-dimensional forms
Surface decoration using underglazes
Ceramic glazing and firing processes
Techniques used in contemporary ceramic sculpture
Beginners welcome
Suitable for beginners and intermediate makers
No previous sculpture experience required
Ideal for nature lovers, creatives, and anyone interested in learning ceramic sculpture
Stoneware/Earthenware clay
Use of studio tools and equipment
Bisque firing
Underglazes
Transparent glaze
Final glaze firing
Expert tuition across two workshop sessions
One finished Green Turtle sculpture
Session One: Sunday 1 November 2026
Time: 10:00am – 2:00pm
Session Two: Saturday 28 November 2026
Time: 10:00am – 12:00pm
Location: Christie Lange Ceramics Studio, Binalong Bay, Tasmania
Class Size: Maximum 5 participants
Skill Level: Beginners and intermediate makers
Cost: $445 per person
Collection: Finished sculptures will be available for collection following the final glaze firing. Participants will be notified when works are ready. Approximately 6-8weeks.
Creating a successful ceramic sculpture requires time.
Between sessions, sculptures will slowly dry before being bisque fired in preparation for surface decoration. Returning for a second session allows participants to develop colour, pattern, and detail while gaining a deeper understanding of the complete ceramic process from raw clay to finished sculpture.
