Overview: Hand-Building: Earthenware Collection - 8-Week Course

Embark on an 8-week creative journey to design and build a cohesive collection of earthenware ceramic pieces. This course offers a comprehensive approach, combining focused instruction on various hand-building techniques, artistic design exploration, and the creation of custom earthenware glazes. Each session is structured to build your skills progressively, starting with fundamental techniques and advancing to more complex sculptural and decorative forms. We will also incorporate artist studies focusing on earthenware traditions and contemporary practices to broaden your understanding and inspire your creative direction. You'll learn to mix custom glazes specifically formulated for earthenware, gaining a deeper understanding of low-fire glaze technology and application, and discover how to integrate your artistic vision into a unified collection of both functional and non-functional earthenware pieces.

Key Learning Areas:

Develop proficiency in a variety of hand-building techniques: Learn coiling, pinching, slab construction, and more, specifically tailored for working with earthenware clay bodies, to create a diverse yet cohesive collection.
Enhance your artistic design skills: Explore sculptural and decorative forms, drawing inspiration from classic and contemporary earthenware styles through artist studies, to develop a unified aesthetic for your collection.
Gain a foundational understanding of earthenware glaze technology: Learn to create custom glazes from base recipes, specifically for low-fire earthenware, considering temperature ranges, environmental impact, and economic factors, to create a consistent glaze palette for your collection.
Complete the course with a unique and cohesive collection of earthenware pieces: Create functional and non-functional earthenware items that reflect your personal style, influenced by the artist studies presented, and utilizsng your knowledge of earthenware glazes and clay bodies, to form a unified artistic statement.

Cost: 1695pp + bisque/glaze firings $10 - 12 per kg

Includes Clay/ Glaze materials and all test firings

8 Week Course - 1 Day a week

NEXT START DATE:

Monday The 14th of April - 9.30 - 4.30 (Max 4 people per group)

Week 1: 14/04/2025

Week 2: 21/04/2025

Week 3: 28/04/2025

Week 4: 05/05/2025

Week 5: 12/05/2025

Week 6: 19/05/2025

Week 7: 26/05/2025

Week 8. 02/06/2025

Max 3 / 4 People per group

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