Ceramics - Intermediate + | Term Two, 2024
This class is ideal for people with some prior experience of working with clay who want to challenge and advance their creative practice further.
Don't know where to begin your next ceramics project?
Your tutor will help you to decide on a project which both harnesses and extends your working knowledge of functional or sculptural ceramics.
This class is ideal for people with some prior experience of working with clay.
Make. Do. Learn. Laugh.
Content
* Welcome and introductions* Studio orientation and best practice guidelines
* Individual and group discussions/demonstrations about suitable construction techniques to get you started
* Further technical advice as the need arises, enabling you to progress and complete your chosen projects
Objectives
* Turn your ideas into ceramic art works and objects using best practice guidelines* Extend and refine a set of construction and finishing techniques as you deepen your understanding of clay and refine your creative practice
* Gain insight into other approaches to making and be exposed to new ideas and techniques
* Have fun!
Outcomes
* A series of fired ceramic objects or art works * A deeper working knowledge of a series of technical processes which you have used to create your pieces * New ideas which you may wish to create in the future * A broader understanding of some of the possibilities of working with clay and an extended creative practice which incorporates some of these.
Tutor: Mel Ford
- Every Wednesday (06 May - 21 Jun)
- 9:30am - 4:30pm
- Materials cost: There is a studio class fee of $35. If you fire more than 10kg (fired weight) of ceramic you may be charged an extra amount. Casual Students: $630.00 + materials
- Hot Arts 2 – Ceramics / Wax
- 10 (Max number of students)
Required Materials:
Bring along any of your favourite tools if you wish. Extra clay can be purchased as required.
You can purchase your art supplies from our Materials Shop