Classes 2026
The year is divided into four terms and classes are 8 classes per term unless specified. The studios cannot be used for personal use during class times.
NOTE: To attend classes you must be a financial member of HAGAS. We prefer all those who enter our building to be up to date with their Covid vaccinations and please do not enter the building if you have cold or flu symptoms, or any Covid symptoms, or have been in contact with someone who has.
Annual membership of $50 is for due January. To secure a place all fees must be paid prior to start of classes. Please note also that the membership fee is non-refundable. Download Member Application Form
Dates for 2026 CLASSES
| Term 1 | Monday 2 February | to | Saturday 28 March |
| Term 2 | Monday 27 April | to | Saturday 20 June |
| Term 3 | Monday 20 July | to | Saturday 12 September |
| Term 4 | Monday 12 October | to | Saturday 5 December |
Terms 1 and 2 will have a catch up class after the end of the term to replace the Monday class missed because it falls on a public holiday.
Ceramics Classes 2026
8 week courses $250
All classes cater for beginners and advanced.
Class fee $250 includes tuition and 5kg of firing for the term
CERAMICS:
Classes are held in the pottery studio complete with wheels and kilns. Advanced students can design and make whatever they wish and will be required to supply own equipment. Glazes and firings included but clay is extra (clay charged per bag). Most classes will cater for hand building and wheel throwing.
There is an existing waiting list to join classes, however please email your name, phone number and preferred class options to ceramics@hagas.com.au to join the waitlist. Apologies if we do not reply straight away as HAGAS membership and classes are managed by volunteers.
| Monday | 7.00pm – 9.30pm |
| Tuesday | 7.00pm – 9.30pm |
| Wednesday | 10.00am – 12.30pm – hand building 7.00 – 9.30pm |
| Thursday | 12.30pm – 3.00pm 6.00 – 8.30pm |
| Friday | 10.00am -2.00pm-open studio (must be booked with ceramics director due to limited space)
6.00pm – 8.30pm |
| Saturday | 10.00am – 12.30pm |
FAQ’s
What is included in the class fee?
The class fee includes 8 x 2.5-hour classes. Term dates and class times are listed under class details. (You must attend the same class each week.)
You will have access to studio equipment, tools and glazes, with up to 5kg of glaze firing for your pieces – if your work exceeds 5kg, club firing rates will apply. Bisque and glaze firing is managed by the tutors. Membership is not included in the class fee, but is required to attend classes and open studio days. Please note, you cannot use class glazes, underglazes, class tools or bats on open studio days. Membership is currently $50 for the year payable in January. A reduced fee may be available if you join late in the year.
There are no makeup classes if you miss your class and we do not offer refunds.
Is there a minimum age requirement?
Yes, you must be 18 years old to attend ceramic classes.
What happens if I miss a class?
Unfortunately, there are no make-up classes and no refunds.
When do I pay my class fee?
Your class fee must be paid prior to attending classes and by the due date as advised by the Enrolments Team and in any case must be paid for the full term before the start of term.
Does it cater for beginners and advanced students?
Yes, the classes cater for all levels from beginners to advanced students. The tutor is a “mentor” and moves around the class to help students at their own pace. We do not provide “structured” lessons.
Is there storage in the studio?
The studio has designated storage shelves which are labelled for each class where work is kept while making your pieces. Greenware shelves are for work ready for bisque firing (these pieces are very fragile and we ask that you take care when placing your pieces on these shelves, and consider others by not handling their work). Once work has gone through the first firing (bisque) it is placed onto the bisque shelf; this work is now ready for glazing during class time. Glazed work is to be placed on the trolley in front of the bisque shelves ready for its final firing. Once pieces are complete they need to be taken home as there is no room to store completed pieces. Clay and other personal equipment (tools/towels etc.) are to be taken home each week.
What are the studio rules?
– Be considerate of others sharing the studio.
– No bags, toolkits on the floor in walkways. This is an Occupational Health and Safety issue – closed footwear must also be worn
– Clean up after yourself. This includes tables, wheels, floor, sink area etc.
– Allow 15 minutes clean up time at end of class.
– All tools, sponges, brushes, containers, boards (bats) etc. are to be washed thoroughly and placed back in designated places.
– Return all equipment, glazes, under glazes back into tutor cupboard.
– Glazes, under glazes, class tools and class bats are for class use only and not available during studio hours.
– We suggest that continuing students purchase own tools and bats for use in class.
What do I need to bring?
– Towel
– An apron or shirt to protect your clothing (or wear clothes you don’t mind getting a bit dirty)
– Visuals of any inspiration for pieces you wish to create
What is open studio?
Members can attend open studio sessions for a small fee of $5 (subject to change depending on running costs). These sessions give members access to use club facilities, as well as an opportunity to come together to share ideas. Attendance at a ceramic open studio must be pre-booked with the Pottery Director. We encourage newcomers to join a class first to become familiar with our procedures.
Are there COVID requirements?
We prefer all those who enter our building to be up to date with their Covid vaccinations and please do not enter the building if you have cold or flu symptoms, diarrhoea, any other Covid symptoms or have been in contact with someone who has. Wearing a mask is also strongly encouraged.
How do I enrol in a class?
Email ceramics@hagas.com.au with the class time/s you are able to attend (you must attend the same class each week). If there is a place available in your requested class time you will be added to the class, if the class is full we will add you to our waitlist. Please be aware current students get first opportunity to re-enrol in classes, and with our waitlist being quite large, we cannot guarantee places becoming available. Once on our waitlist, we will contact you as soon as a place becomes available.
There is a group of us who would like to attend the same class, what are the chances of us being able to attend together?
Unfortunately, it’s unlikely there will be more than 2 spots available in one class at a given time; a lot of students do continue and class numbers are limited because of equipment restrictions. If you have a group larger than 6 our Ceramics Director may be able to organise a workshop outside of term time for your group instead. If you have a group interested in participating in a workshop, please email us at ceramics@hagas.com.au for availability.
Painting Classes 2026
8 week courses $96
PAINTING:
Adult day and evening classes are run by three tutors and cater for anyone, beginner to the more experienced painter. Members can use any medium of choice including drawing, watercolour, oils, water-based oils, acrylic or mixed media. The tutor is a ‘mentor’ and moves around the class from member to member and helps painters work at their own pace. These informal classes are not structured lessons, and members are encouraged to learn from one another as well as the tutor.
Classes are run over 4 terms a year (8 weeks each) – between S.A. school holidays and cost $96/term. Class fees are payable before the term starts. Those enrolled in classes are asked to let the tutor know if they will NOT be returning the following term so that others can be offered a place. Please bring your own materials and a towel or drop cloth to protect the bench work on. Due to limited space, all work needs to be taken home at the end of the class. Desks and standing easels are available in the painting studio, tables to work on and stools or chairs to sit on. All solvents used MUST be odourless and no paint or solvent is disposed down the sink. Members are asked to safely dispose of paint and solvents at home.
| Monday | 1.30pm – 4.00pm – general painting 7.00pm – 9.30pm – general painting |
| Tuesday | 9.30am – 12.00noon – general painting |
| Wednesday | 9.30am – 3.00pm – open studio (no tutoring) 7.00pm – 9.30pm – general painting |
| Thursday | 9.30am – 12.00noon – general painting 1.00pm – 3.30pm – open studio (no tutoring) |
| Friday | 9.30am – 12.00noon – mixed media |
FAQ’s
What is included in the class fee?
The class fee includes 8 x 2.5-hour classes. Term dates and class times are listed under class details. (attending the same class each week.)
Access to studio equipment such as: books, tables and chairs,
standing easels and desk easels. Members to bring own materials and a towel or drop cloth to protect the area you work at. Use the medium preferred: drawing, watercolour, oils, water based oils, acrylic or mixed media. (Friday morning class focusses on mixed media.)
Any solvents used MUST be odourless and NO paint or solvent is to be flushed down the sink – take home and dispose of it there.
Membership is not included in the class fee but is required to attend classes and open studio days. Membership is currently $50 for the year payable in January. A reduced fee may be available when joining late in the year.
There are no makeup classes if classess are missed and no refunds.
Is there a minimum age requirement?
Yes, 14 years old to attend painting classes.
What happens if I miss a class?
Unfortunately, there are no make-up classes and no refunds.
When do I pay my class fee?
Class fee must be paid prior to attending classes and by the due date as advised by the Enrolments Team and in any case must be paid for the full term before the start of term.
Do classes cater for beginners and advanced students?
Yes, the classes cater for all levels from beginners to advanced students. The tutor is a “mentor” and moves around the class to help students at their own pace. We do not provide “structured” lessons.
Is there storage in the studio?
The studio has no storage space and all work and materials must be taken home at the end of each class.
What are the studio rules?
– Be considerate of others sharing the studio.
– No bags, toolkits on the floor obstructing walkways, this is an OHS issue.
– Clean up after yourself. This includes tables, floor, sink area etc.
– Allow clean up time at end of class.
– Return all equipment, easels, chairs etc back into storage spaces.
What is open studio?
Members can attend open studio sessions for a small fee of $5 (subject to change depending on running costs). These sessions give members access to use club facilities, as well as an opportunity to come together to share ideas. We encourage newcomers to join a class first to become familiar with our procedures.
Are there COVID requirements?
We prefer all those who enter our building to be up to date with their Covid vaccinations and please do not enter the building if you have cold or flu symptoms, diarrhoea, any other Covid symptoms or have been in contact with someone who has. Wearing a mask is also strongly encouraged.
How do I enrol in a class?
Email enquiries@hagas.com.au with the class time/s preferred (you must attend the same class each week). If there is a place available in the requested class time you will be added to the class. If the class is full you will added to the waitlist. Please be aware current students get first opportunity to re-enrol in classes, and with our membership being quite stable, we cannot guarantee places becoming available. Once on our waitlist, we will be in contact as soon as a place becomes available.
There is a group of us who would like to attend the same class, what are the chances of us being able to attend together?
Unfortunately, it’s unlikely there will be more than 2 spots available in one class at a given time; a lot of students do continue and class numbers are limited because of equipment and space restrictions. If you have a group larger than 6 our Painting Director may be able to organise a workshop outside of term time for your group instead. If you have a group interested in participating in a workshop, please email us at enquiries@hagas.com.au with your requirements.
Does the club offer Gallery Space for people not in class?
HAGAS members can exhibit and sell their work in the Gallery with 20% commission payable to the club on sales. Exhibiting members must be prepared to “sit” the Gallery and manage sales. We run 3 main shows each year for Mother’s Day, SALA and a Members Show towards the end of the year.
For more details or to go on the waiting list, please contact …. enquiries@hagas.com.au
CHILDREN’S ART CLASSES
Wednesday and Thursday 4pm-5:30pm and Saturday 9:30am-11am.
FAQ’s
What is included in the class fee?
The children’s art class fee of $120 includes 8 x 1.5-hour classes and all art materials. Term dates and class times are listed under class details. Children will have access to studio equipment such as: books, tables and chairs, standing
easels and desk easels. Media explorations led by the art tutor include drawing, watercolour, printmaking, tempera paint, acrylic paint and mixed media. 3D explorations include wire, fabric, cardboard, found objects, papier mache, and on
occasion, clay.
Membership is included in the class fee.
Is there a minimum age requirement?
Yes, your child must be at least 7 years old to attend art classes.
What happens if my child misses a class?
On occasion, makeup classes can be negotiated on another day with another tutor if there is room in the class.
When do I pay for my child’s class fee?
Your child’s class fee must be paid prior to attending classes and by the due date as advised by the tutor. Fees must be paid for the full term before the start of term.
Do classes cater for beginners and more advanced students?
Yes, the classes cater for all levels from beginners to more confident students. The tutor will provide a structured lesson each week based on the group’s interests and abilities. Please note, lessons are not outcomes based. Each student is encouraged to try new media, solve problems, work co-operatively and, independently. Engagement with the art process and building confidence is the aim of each lesson, not the outcome.
Will my child bring home an artwork each week?
We encourage students to display their artwork for one week on the walls of the painting studio to share with the other members. Students generally take their work home after this. An A4 drawing folder can be stored in the painting studio by each student.
What are the studio rules?
– Attention to prompt drop off and pick up times is necessary to minimise disruption.
– Do not attend if feeling unwell.
– Be considerate of others sharing the studio.
– Follow the instructions of the tutor.
– No bags on the floor obstructing walkways. This is an Occupational Health and Safety issue.
– Clean up after yourself. This includes tables, floor, sink area etc.
– Allow clean up time at end of class.
– Return all equipment, easels, chairs etc back into storage spaces.
How do I enrol my child in a class?
Email enquiries@hagas.com.au with the class time/s your child is able to attend (your child must attend the same class each week). If there is a place available in your requested class time your child will be added to the class. If the class is full,
we will add your child to our waitlist. Please be aware current students get first opportunity to re-enrol in classes, and with our membership being quite stable, we cannot guarantee places becoming available. Once on our waitlist, we will contact you as soon as a place becomes available.
