10-Day Ceramic Workshop Schedule

Overview

This 10-day ceramic workshop is designed to provide participants with a comprehensive introduction to both hand building and wheel throwing techniques. Each session is 2 hours long, allowing for focused learning and practice.

Workshop Schedule

• Day 1: Introduction to Ceramics

  • Overview of materials and tools

  • Basic clay preparation techniques

  • Introduction to hand building methods

• Day 2: Hand Building Techniques - Pinch Pots

  • Creating pinch pots

  • Exploring shapes and sizes

  • Surface decoration techniques

• Day 3: Hand Building Techniques - Coil Pots

  • Introduction to coil building

  • Creating a coil pot

  • Joining techniques and smoothing surfaces

• Day 4: Hand Building Techniques - Slab Construction

  • Understanding slab rolling

  • Creating a simple slab-built form

  • Decorating and finishing techniques

• Day 5: Introduction to Wheel Throwing

  • Introduction to the potter's wheel

  • Centering clay on the wheel

  • Basic throwing techniques for small bowls

• Day 6: Wheel Throwing - Creating Cylinders

  • Throwing taller forms (cylinders)

  • Trimming techniques for finished forms

  • Introduction to handles and attachments

• Day 7: Wheel Throwing - Creating Bowls

  • Techniques for throwing bowls

  • Understanding form and shape

  • Trimming and finishing bowls

• Day 8: Combining Techniques - Hand Built and Wheel Thrown

  • Creating hybrid pieces using both techniques

  • Exploring creative design possibilities

  • Surface decoration and glazing options

• Day 9: Glazing Techniques

  • Introduction to glazing and its importance

  • Different glazing techniques (dipping, pouring, brushing)

  • Preparing pieces for glazing

• Day 10: Final Works

  • Completion of final works

  • Feedback session and discussion about future projects

Conclusion

This workshop is designed to foster creativity and skill development in ceramics, providing participants with the tools and techniques needed to explore their artistic potential.