PROGRAM

May be subject to minor changes

Week 1

Clay Preparation and coiling

We will be showing you how to prepare, or “wedge” your clay for use, and then how to roll even coils for building. You can then begin to build a coil pot of your own design.

Week 2

Coiling and slip decoration

We will show you ways to decorate using coloured slips. You can then continue to build your coil vessel and decorate with slip if you wish.

Week 3

Slab building

We will show you the basics of slab building, including rolling out slabs, scoring and slipping to complete joins, and creating angular forms. You can then create a slab built piece of your own design.

Week 4

Decorating slabs

We will show you how to add texture and carving to your slabs, including using oxide washes. Pieces for the glaze firing in week 5 must be finished by the end of this session

Half term break

Week 5

Glazing session 1

We will show you how to apply glaze to your pieces to get the effects that you want. We will also use a variety of underglazes to paint motifs on our pieces.

Week 6

Combining techniques

We will show you how to utilise slabs, coils, and pinch pots in combination to make the shapes you want. You will begin your next build.

Week 7

Handles and relief decoration

We’ll show you how to add handles, lugs, and knobs to your pieces, along with 3D sculptural elements. You will be able to continue your build project.

Week 8

Continue Building

You’ll continue your build project, or begin a new one. We’ll be on hand to help you refine your pieces.

Week 9

Slip and underglaze surface decoration

We’ll show you how to create and use underglaze and slip transfers to decorate your creations.

Pieces for the glaze firing in week 10 must be finished by the end of this session.

Week 10

Glazing session 2

Your bisque fired pieces will be ready for final decoration and glazing.