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Intermediate Hand Building Pottery Course – Botanical Imprinted Bowls
This four-week intermediate hand building pottery course builds on foundational clay skills to explore pressed form techniques inspired by natural textures. Designed for those with basic hand building experience, the course focuses on refining construction methods, improving surface detail, and creating functional ceramic pieces with a strong decorative identity.
The course guides participants through:
Intermediate hand building and slab refinement techniques
Pressing natural materials into clay for texture and pattern
Creating functional bowls and platters
Improving structure, thickness control, and durability
Surface design and composition using organic materials
Drying, finishing, and preparation for firing
Introductory glazing techniques for functional ceramics
Prerequisites
Basic hand building experience, including familiarity with slab or pinch construction techniques.
Course Outcome
A set of finished pressed ceramic items (a minimum 3) featuring nature-inspired textures, demonstrating improved structural control, surface design, and functional pottery skills.
Course Outline:
Week 1: Develop intermediate slab building skills and explore pressing natural materials into clay to create textured surface designs.
Week 2: Construct functional forms including bowls and key holders, focusing on structure, thickness control, and clean construction methods.
Week 3: Refine shapes and surface details while assembling and adjusting pieces to ensure durability and balanced design.
Week 4: Complete works through drying preparation, surface finishing, and introductory glazing techniques ready for firing and use.
Pricing includes all materials and firing.
Intermediate Hand Building Pottery Course – Botanical Imprinted Bowls
This four-week intermediate hand building pottery course builds on foundational clay skills to explore pressed form techniques inspired by natural textures. Designed for those with basic hand building experience, the course focuses on refining construction methods, improving surface detail, and creating functional ceramic pieces with a strong decorative identity.
The course guides participants through:
Intermediate hand building and slab refinement techniques
Pressing natural materials into clay for texture and pattern
Creating functional bowls and platters
Improving structure, thickness control, and durability
Surface design and composition using organic materials
Drying, finishing, and preparation for firing
Introductory glazing techniques for functional ceramics
Prerequisites
Basic hand building experience, including familiarity with slab or pinch construction techniques.
Course Outcome
A set of finished pressed ceramic items (a minimum 3) featuring nature-inspired textures, demonstrating improved structural control, surface design, and functional pottery skills.
Course Outline:
Week 1: Develop intermediate slab building skills and explore pressing natural materials into clay to create textured surface designs.
Week 2: Construct functional forms including bowls and key holders, focusing on structure, thickness control, and clean construction methods.
Week 3: Refine shapes and surface details while assembling and adjusting pieces to ensure durability and balanced design.
Week 4: Complete works through drying preparation, surface finishing, and introductory glazing techniques ready for firing and use.
Pricing includes all materials and firing.