Pottery Course – Ceramic form and surface decoration
Description
This 5 week pottery course, taught by Kelly Ottesen, will explore creating handbuilt ceramic forms and different ways to apply decorative finishes. What can you learn? 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. What can you make? 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. What tools/equipment can you use? 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. What is the course structure? 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. What is the recommended level of experience? 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. What others have said about Kelly’s courses: “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!” “Really enjoyed the atmosphere in the sessions and the relaxed vibe.” “Wonderful course and content – great teacher!” “Lovely atmosphere, great place to create”
What's included in the price?
What materials will I be given? All clay and surface decoration materials for each project will be provided. Firings are also included
Duration
5 weeks
Cancellation policy
Non-refundable - Refunds are not available
Maker
Suitable for
- Adults
- Suitable for beginners
- Intermediate level
- Advanced/pro level
FAQs
If you are visiting us for the first time, directions to Making Space can be found here. If you use What 3 Words, the address for Making Space is ///shop.melon.rail.
Weekdays Daytimes:
Parking is available at the Pay and Display car park at the end of Bishopstoke Road. For the car park the entrance is ///narrow.cross.shed.
Weekends and after 6pm weekdays
Parking is available to the rear of Making Space. For the car park the entrance is ///combining.copies.dips
Disabled Parking
There are two disabled parking bays a few yards from Making Space at ///caring.family.dots
As Making Space is a charity we are unable to run activity at a loss. All of our courses must meet a minimum number in order to run. If one person drops out this can lead to the course being cancelled for everyone! If you change your mind or cannot attend, we will try to resell your place and if we are able to do so we will offer you a full refund. Refunds are also offered if we take a decision to cancel a course or workshop.
We are also happy to transfer your booking to an alternative course or the same course at a later date.
