4 Week Hand-building Pottery Course

Steps of the Workshop: Week 1: Introduction & Exploration

• Bring the image that you want to make at the beginning of the workshop.
• Welcome & Overview: Introduction to the workshop.
• Introduction to Hand-Building Techniques: Overview of various hand-building methods (coil, slab, pinch)
• Clay Preparation: Demonstration on preparing and conditioning clay
• Project Planning: Participants brainstorm and plan their projects with guidance

Week 2: Building & Creation

• Hands-On Creation: Participants begin creating their chosen projects using hand-building techniques
• Guidance & Support: Instructors provide individualised assistance and tips on technique and design for selected images.
• Mid-Workshop Review: Check-in to address any challenges and refine techniques

Week 3: Refining & Detailing

• Adding Details: Techniques for adding texture and other details to projects
• Surface Decoration: Using decorating methods such as carving, inlaying, and slip application depending on your selected image.
• Personalised Feedback: One-on-one guidance to enhance and finalise project details

Week 4: UnderGlazing & Finishing Touches

• Introduction to UnderGlazing: Overview of underglazing techniques and options
• Applying UnderGlazes: Participants apply glazes to their creations with guidance on colour and technique
• Final Adjustments: Final review and adjustments to ensure quality and finish
• Preparation for Firing: Pieces are prepared for the final glazing and firing process

Post-Workshop Collection or Shipping: Information on when and how to collect finished pieces or options for mailing (typically 2-3 weeks) Note: Except for doppiocotto the Zebra figures, all other images are from our student works.

Please note: Public dates for this class require at least 2 guests to run. In the unlikely event that we don't reach this number, we'll cancel the class; in this case, we'll inform you and allow you to get a refund or reschedule, so please watch your email/SMS one day before the class.

Beginners friendly
  Attendees will get the ceramic object they handbuilt themselves
  Reference images they would like to work on
 

After the first session, the next session is: on Sundays 12.30am ( 4 weeks)