Professional Ceramic Moulding for Beginners

What Will You Learn?

• Introduction to Clay: Learn about different types of clay, their properties, and which clays are best for beginners.
• Basic Hand-Building Techniques: Explore fundamental techniques such as pinch pots, coil building, and slab construction.
• Creating Simple Shapes: Practice creating simple shapes like bowls, cups, and small decorative items.
• Using Basic Tools: Familiarize yourself with common ceramic tools and their use in shaping and designing your pieces.
• Surface Decoration: Learn basic surface decoration techniques, such as carving, stamping, and using underglaze.
• Joining Clay Pieces: Discover methods for joining clay pieces together, creating more complex forms.
• Understanding the Firing Process: Gain insight into the firing process and how it transforms raw clay into finished ceramics.
• Glazing Techniques: Learn about different glazes and basic methods of applying them to your ceramic pieces.
• Safety Practices: Understand essential safety practices for working with clay and ceramic materials.