This 5/10 week pottery course, taught by Kelly Ottesen, will explore creating handbuilt ceramic forms and different ways to apply decorative finishes.

 

Class Dates/Times
This course takes place on Mondays, from 10am until 12pm, on the following dates:

 

Block 2: 3rd June, 10th June, 17th June, 24th June, 1st July

 

You can learn how to create simple ceramic forms using a variety of hand-building methods, including tiles, pinch pots, coils, and slab work. You will then have the opportunity to explore surface finishes using glazes, slips, texture, carving and oxides.

 

You can expect to make at least 3 finished projects and plenty of test pieces in the form of small pots and tiles. Each block of 5 weeks will focus on a different skill that you can develop each week.

 

You can expect to use rolling pins, clay tools, carving tools and knives. A variety of glazes, oxides and coloured slips to decorate. There will be mark-making materials to create texture. Please note that this is a hand-building course only.

 

All clay and surface decoration materials for each project will be provided.

 

The course is structured over the 5 weeks to allow for at least 3 making weeks at the beginning followed by 2 glazing weeks to finish. This allows for the development of a skill over the 5 weeks. 

 

This is an experimental course suitable for all levels. You will be guided if necessary and projects provided. A willingness to play and be curious is essential.

 

“Kelly is a wonderful teacher – I thoroughly enjoyed her classes and always felt really relaxed during and afterwards. I am very proud of what I made too!”