5-Day Ceramic Hand Building Workshop Schedule

Overview

Join us for a 5-day ceramic hand building workshop designed for all skill levels. Each session will last for 2 hours, focusing on different techniques and projects to enhance your hand-building skills.

Day 1: Introduction to Hand Building

• Time: 2 hours

• Activities:

  • Introduction to clay types and tools

  • Basic hand-building techniques: pinch pots

  • Creating simple pinch pots for practice

    
    

Day 2: Slab Building Techniques

• Time: 2 hours

• Activities:

  • Introduction to slab building

  • Rolling and cutting slabs

  • Creating a small box or container using slabs

    
    

Day 3: Coil Building Techniques

• Time: 2 hours

• Activities:

  • Introduction to coil building

  • Creating coiled pots or sculptures

  • Focusing on texture and form

    
    

Day 4: Surface Decoration and Glazing

• Time: 2 hours

• Activities:

  • Introduction to surface decoration techniques

  • Applying underglazes and slips

  • Preparing pieces for glazing

    
    

Day 5: Finishing Touches and Showcase

• Time: 2 hours

• Activities:

  • Final glazing and finishing techniques

  • Discussion on firing processes

    
    

Conclusion

This workshop will provide participants with a strong foundation in ceramic hand-building techniques, allowing for creativity and personal expression in their work. Join us for a hands-on experience that culminates in beautifully crafted ceramic pieces!