Ceramics For Beginners

Materials

Please bring to the first session:    

• A pen
• A notepad
• Apron

Please note that you should be prepared to bring in various materials throughout the course for experimenting on the clay surface. Any specialised ceramic materials or tools, other than those supplied on the course, will need to be supplied by the student.

Details

Topics covered:

You will learn how to construct forms using hand-building techniques and create colourful and decorative surface patterns. A wide range of surface decoration techniques will be also covered.

During the course you will have the opportunity to learn the basics of using the wheel. Learning how to throw to create cylinders and functional tableware.

You will be encouraged to bring materials and research during the course that contributes to their learning and practice.

Students can expect to make a collection of work using a variety of techniques. We will use earthenware clays, slips, stains and oxides.

All satisfactory work will be bisque fired and on the last day we will have a critique of work and select the most successful work for glazing.

Work will also be glazed and fired on site but you will be expected to collect your work after the course is complete to ensure the pieces are given time to dry out before they are kiln-fired. Please bear this in mind if you are coming to the UK for a short visit to attend the course.