Introduction to Pottery Short Course
July 14 @ 9:30 am - 12:30 pm
$595.00
Introduction to Pottery Short Course – 5 Weeks
Starting Thursday 14th 9.30am – 12.30pm
This short course is a wonderful opportunity to get acquainted to clay as we cover some of the most common methods to make in clay!
You will also learn the basics of underglazes and glazing your work.
The course also includes unlimited access to open studio during your course to practice and finish your work!
Here is what you will learn:
WEEK ONE
- About clay
- Flatware – rolling clay the many tricks for success
- Texture for decoration – make your makers mark stamp
- Make simple slump plates
- Make Japanese press plates
WEEK TWO
- Pinch pots – make candle holders, tea light holders or mini succulent pots
- Slip casting – learn about slip and coloured clay
- Make a keep cup
WEEK THREE
- Coil build project – make a planter, bowl, sculpture or vase!
- Learn about underglazing and dipping in clear glaze
WEEK FOUR
- Learn about slab building
- Make a set of slab built cups
- Learn about the rules of using the coloured glazes
WEEK FIVE
- Have a lesson using the potters wheel
- Make a couple of masterpieces on the wheel
- Finish up anything that still need finishing
- Finish up glazing
- Admire your work!
The course includes all of your materials and firing, a set of tools to keep, unlimited access to open studio during your course and more!
Here is an example of all of the things you might make in this course:
This course will teach you enough skills that you can move into Community Clay and have enough confidence to keep making and learning.
Please bring your own hand towel to class!