Refine your artistic vision and master the fundamental skills of ceramics in this comprehensive 6-week course. This program offers an immersive exploration of essential techniques, forming the bedrock of ceramic creation. In this course you will have all the essential introduction to Hand-building techniques (pinching, Coiling, Slab work) as well as Wheel-throwing (throwing, trimming) and even glazing your own creations.
This program features six, 2,5-hour weekly sessions, each focusing on a distinct foundational technique. Master ceramicists specializing in their respective areas will lead each session, ensuring you gain a deep understanding and practical mastery of each method.
- Focused Weekly Exploration: Dive deep into a different technique each week, allowing for focused learning and experimentation.
- Expert Instruction: Learn directly from master ceramicists, each specializing in their chosen technique.
- Supportive Learning Environment: Collaborate with fellow ceramic enthusiasts in a supportive and encouraging environment.
- Create a Diverse Collection: With each session, you'll create unique pieces that showcase your newfound skills.
Master the Essential Techniques:
- Week 1: Pinching & Hand Shaping, and The Art of Coiling:: Discover the transformative potential of clay through pinching, coiling, and other hand-shaping techniques to create unique and expressive pieces. Unleash the possibilities of coiling techniques. Learn how to build stunning and functional forms by strategically rolling and joining coils of clay.
- Week 2: Unleash Slab Building: Explore the versatility of slab construction. Learn how to roll out slabs of clay and use them to create plates, bowls, boxes, and a variety of other forms.
- Week 3: Mixed techniques: after learning all the above, you get the possibility to explore how these skills can come together to help you create complex objects in ceramics.
- Week 4: Wheel-Throwing Basics: Under the guidance of a skilled instructor, gain proficiency in centering, opening, and shaping techniques to create beautiful thrown forms on the potter's wheel.
- Week 5: Trimming on the pottery wheel: learning about the after-steps of wheel-throwing, re-centering, and other tricks on the wheel with clayl.
- Week 6: Glazing Magic: Discover the world of glazes and their power to transform your creations. Learn glaze application techniques and explore the possibilities of color and finish to bring your artistic vision to life.
By the end of this course, you will:
- Possess the overview of the foundations in ceramic handbuilding and wheel throwing techniques.
- Have created a diverse collection of ceramic pieces demonstrating your mastery of these foundational skills.
- Gain a comprehensive understanding of the ceramic process from creation to finished product.
- Leave the course empowered and inspired to continue your exploration of ceramics.
