Takeawei Kiln Fund
AU$8,980
of $7,000 targetyrs ago
Successful on 9th May 2016 at 9:00PM.
Hi I'm Chela of Takeawei,
I design, make and teach ceramics. Takeawei is growing out of the shared studio in North Melbourne and moving to a larger, dedicated studio space on the Surf Coast, Torquay, Victoria. The new studio will house Takeawei ceramics production and offer classes, workshops and a firing service to the local community and visitors interested in learning more about ceramics.
Chela Edmunds 'Takeawei', Photo: Kisha Bari
THE STUDIO
The new Takeawei studio will be larger, purpose built and close to home.
Ashmore Arts is an artists space in Torquay offering self contained studios set amongst the Australian bush with ocean views...A pretty nice spot to make pots! Building of the new Takeawei studio is underway and it is scheduled to be finished by the end of May/ beginning of June.
With your help the studio will have everything it needs to be a fully functioning ceramics studio and class space. Your support will fund with the most important piece of equipment, the Kiln. Any extra funds will go toward set up of the space including shelving and furniture. I will also be transporting other equipment from my current studio including pottery wheels, a slab roller, a clay extruder and more!
REWARDS
Be one of the first to show your support and be rewarded with limited edition ceramics, classes and your name written on the Studio Supporter Wall.
CLASSES AND WORKSHOPS
I'm so excted to share my studio and teach classes from the same space. I will be listing the first classes in the new studio as rewards here on the Pozible campaign. Take a workshop in plate making, wheel throwing or try your hand at an open studio class with access to all the equipment including the slab roller, clay extruder, pottery wheels and glazing facilities.
Once the studio is built and the kiln has arrived I will email supporters organise your class booking. Dont miss out, show your support by signing up and secure your spot.
If you have any questions about the new space please send me an email. [email protected]
Craft Summer Workshop Series, Photo: Heather Lighton
I design, make and teach ceramics. Takeawei is growing out of the shared studio in North Melbourne and moving to a larger, dedicated studio space on the Surf Coast, Torquay, Victoria. The new studio will house Takeawei ceramics production and offer classes, workshops and a firing service to the local community and visitors interested in learning more about ceramics.
Chela Edmunds 'Takeawei', Photo: Kisha Bari
THE STUDIO
The new Takeawei studio will be larger, purpose built and close to home.
Ashmore Arts is an artists space in Torquay offering self contained studios set amongst the Australian bush with ocean views...A pretty nice spot to make pots! Building of the new Takeawei studio is underway and it is scheduled to be finished by the end of May/ beginning of June.
With your help the studio will have everything it needs to be a fully functioning ceramics studio and class space. Your support will fund with the most important piece of equipment, the Kiln. Any extra funds will go toward set up of the space including shelving and furniture. I will also be transporting other equipment from my current studio including pottery wheels, a slab roller, a clay extruder and more!
REWARDS
Be one of the first to show your support and be rewarded with limited edition ceramics, classes and your name written on the Studio Supporter Wall.
CLASSES AND WORKSHOPS
I'm so excted to share my studio and teach classes from the same space. I will be listing the first classes in the new studio as rewards here on the Pozible campaign. Take a workshop in plate making, wheel throwing or try your hand at an open studio class with access to all the equipment including the slab roller, clay extruder, pottery wheels and glazing facilities.
Once the studio is built and the kiln has arrived I will email supporters organise your class booking. Dont miss out, show your support by signing up and secure your spot.
If you have any questions about the new space please send me an email. [email protected]
Craft Summer Workshop Series, Photo: Heather Lighton
I'm from out of town can I do a class?
Sure can, here is some info to make your trip easier.
Driving
- From Melbourne takes about 1 1/2 - 2 hours depending on traffic and which side of town to are coming from.
- From Geelong 20-30 mins
Public transport
- Catch the train to Waurn Ponds station and I can pick you up and take you to the studio and back x
Want to sleep over?
Airbnb has some great options including my friends with listings here.
https://www.airbnb.com.au/rooms/11655605
https://www.airbnb.com.au/rooms/11497612
Driving
- From Melbourne takes about 1 1/2 - 2 hours depending on traffic and which side of town to are coming from.
- From Geelong 20-30 mins
Public transport
- Catch the train to Waurn Ponds station and I can pick you up and take you to the studio and back x
Want to sleep over?
Airbnb has some great options including my friends with listings here.
https://www.airbnb.com.au/rooms/11655605
https://www.airbnb.com.au/rooms/11497612
New Target $10,000
We are on the way to reaching the new target of $10,000
I have some great news, we have opted for a bigger 3-phase kiln and a separate glazing and firing room in a shipping container. This means more room for work to be fired and more space in the studio for pottery wheels and making.
Now let's make this studio even better!
With an extra $3,000 we can get more wheels for classes and a pugmill to recycle clay.
2 x Pottery wheel for classes $1,500
1 x clay de-airing pugmill $1,500
More wheels means no waiting around for a wheel class as there will be more spots available. The wheel class rewards disappeared pretty fast so I have listed some more wheel class rewards to help us reach this target.
Pugmills take all the hard work out of recycling clay which can then be reused to make pots and better the environment by not wasting materials. It also means a cheap source of clay for students.
Yeah that weird looking thing is a pugmill, isn't it beautiful!
I have some great news, we have opted for a bigger 3-phase kiln and a separate glazing and firing room in a shipping container. This means more room for work to be fired and more space in the studio for pottery wheels and making.
Now let's make this studio even better!
With an extra $3,000 we can get more wheels for classes and a pugmill to recycle clay.
2 x Pottery wheel for classes $1,500
1 x clay de-airing pugmill $1,500
More wheels means no waiting around for a wheel class as there will be more spots available. The wheel class rewards disappeared pretty fast so I have listed some more wheel class rewards to help us reach this target.
Pugmills take all the hard work out of recycling clay which can then be reused to make pots and better the environment by not wasting materials. It also means a cheap source of clay for students.
Yeah that weird looking thing is a pugmill, isn't it beautiful!
How The Funds Will Be Used
$7,000 Rohde Kiln, including all extras; exhaust, kiln shelves and props. The transport to the studio and installation by an electrician is also included in the costing.
No funds will be wasted! Any other funds over the $7,000 will go toward building shelving, purchasing chairs and tables and removalists costs to transport my existing pottery wheels and other equipment to the new space.
The Challenges
The studio build is underway and scheduled for completion before Winter. We are estimating the end of May but that could be delayed due to weather so I have put a generous estimate of July for the rewards to be sent out and October for classes to commence.. hopefully its sooner!
You are eggcellent!
Your name immortalized as a hand written personal thank you on the wall of the new Takeawei Studio. You will also receive updates about any special events and classes being held during this campaign in Torquay and Melbourne.
4 chosen / 46 available
Est. delivery is Jun 16
Class member + Toolkit
Support the studio and save money with a pottery toolkit valued at $20 and 10% off all your classes and workshops booked at the new Takeawei Studio. This applies to all wheel classes, open studio classes, plate making and more! Limit of 20 + Your name immortalized as a hand written personal thank you on the wall of the new Takeawei Studio.
13 chosen / 2 available
Est. delivery is May 16
VIP Sales Member
Join me for an exclusive preview of the next Takeawei sample sale at Guild of Objects and get first pick of Takeawei samples and seconds at ridiculously cheap prices. Up to 90% 0ff rrp. Sale date to be advised but will coincide with the studio move. + Your name immortalized as a hand written personal thank you on the wall of the new Takeawei Studio.
12 chosen / 8 available
Est. delivery is May 16
Limited Edition Tumbler
One unique hand glazed cup from a limited edition of 50 signed and numbered, Landscape tumblers. Inspired by sunsets, landscapes and beachscapes. Each of these hand glazed tumblers is one of a kind. + Your name immortalized as a hand written personal thank you on the wall of the new Takeawei Studio.
46 chosen / 4 available
Est. delivery is May 16
Studio Tour + Make
Join me for a celabratory vino and a tour of the new studio once it is built and the kiln has arrived. Have a sneak peek into the daily workings of a ceramics studio, learn about the materials and equipment including the kiln. Try your hand at ceramics with a spoon making demo and have it fired in the new kiln. All materials for your spoon and firing provided. + Your name immortalized as a hand written personal thank you on the wall of the new Takeawei Studio.
2 chosen / 8 available
Est. delivery is Jul 16
Boob Jewel Box
One of my most popular pieces. This Boob Jewellery Box comes signed and packaged in a Takeawei box with a special thank you card. Shipping options or pick up from Torquay or Melbourne. + Your name immortalized as a hand written personal thank you on the wall of the new Takeawei Studio.
15 chosen / 5 available
Est. delivery is Jun 16
Studio Sessions
Book as many sessions as you wish - each session is 2.5 hours. You will have open access to use the wheel, slabroller, clay extruder and other studio tools with my assistance where needed. Make yourself a set of cups, plates or let me know what your project is and I'll help you make it a reality. Clay, glazes and firing included. Suggested 2-3 sessions: Wheel throwing / Hand building - 1 session ( optional 3rd class - Trimming and attaching handles or feet) Glazing - 2nd session
6 chosen / 4 available
Est. delivery is Oct 16
1 Day Wheel Class
Get started on the pottery wheel with this 3 hour, one day course on preparing clay, throwing and intro to trimming pots. Classes are nice and small so you get lots off one on one time. All clay included and i will glaze and fire your pieces for you to take home and use. I will email to organise a time once the studio is up and running. estimated time July onwards.
1 chosen / 9 available
Est. delivery is Jul 16
3 Week Wheel Class
Beginners Wheel class. Wheel throwing is a relaxing and meditative art form. Be one of 3 people to join this wheel class at the new studio in Torquay and enjoy focused instruction in a small group. You will each have your own wheel and receive instruction on throwing, trimming, glazing and firing your pieces over the 3 x 2.5 hour sessions. All materials and firing included. I will email once the studio is built and the kiln has arrived to organise a time for your class.
3 chosen / 0 available
Est. delivery is Jul 16