Introduction to Ceramics
Welcome to Ceramics! Explore the world of clay and create beautiful pottery pieces using hand building techniques and a spin on the potters wheel.
Details:
Date and Time:
Saturday
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Duration and Frequency
Duration: 2 hours
Frequency: Once a week
Cost
INR 1,800
Materials Provided
Clay (pre-prepared and provided)
Rolling pins
Cutting tools (wire cutters, knives)
Smoothing tools (sponge, rib)
Texture tools (stamps, found objects)
Apron
Sponges, and other surface decoration tools
Class Content and Structure:
Introduction to Ceramics and Hand building : + Welcome and introduction to the workshop.
+ Overview of hand building techniques and their applications in ceramic art.
Types of Clay and Preparation : + Discussion on different types of clay suitable for hand building.
+ Demonstration of clay preparation techniques, including wedging and kneading.
Pinch Pot Technique : + Instructor-led demonstration of the pinch pot technique. + Step-by-step guidance on creating pinch pots, including shaping and smoothing.
Coil Building Technique : + Live demonstration of coil building technique by the instructor.
+ Explanation of coil construction and joining methods.
+ Hands-on practice for participants to build their own coil pots or sculptures.
Slab Building Technique : + Demonstration of slab building technique using clay slabs.
+ Instruction on rolling out slabs, cutting shapes, and assembling pieces.
+ Participants will have the opportunity to create their own slab-built projects.
Surface decoration and texture: + Introduction to surface decoration techniques such as carving, stamping, and adding texture.
+ Tips on enhancing the visual appeal of hand built ceramics through creative surface treatments.
Pottery Wheel throwing demonstration and hands-on + Participants will have the opportunity to try their hand at the pottery wheel under the guidance of the instructor.
+ Individualized assistance and feedback provided to each participant. + Exploration of creating simple forms such as cups, bowls, or small vases.
Photos of Class
Prerequisite Materials (Optional)
Read the full Intro to Ceramics compiled by Sanjana here
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