The Essentials of Clay

About this Onsite Workshop:

Clay is a wonderful medium for primary and secondary students to work with. Students are engaged as they learn about texture, form and the possibilities and limitations of this medium.

Build up your skills and knowledge of ceramics by exploring in depth pinch pot, coiling, mould and slab construction techniques. Further extend your understanding in methods of clay and decoration and gain great ideas that will be manageable in the art room and will look terrific.

This workshop is a must for teachers that can see the potential of introducing clay to their students and need some hints on how to do it effectively.

During this workshop, you will learn basic clay modelling skills through an exploration of earthenware clay to create a range of finished outcomes.

This workshop is repeat of our popular Back-to-Basics: Clay program. 

Topics covered:

• Introduction to Clay & clay skills; Joining, Coiling, Pinch Pots, Slabs, Decorative techniques.
• Armatures.
• Understanding Firing, Glazing, Alternative decorative techniques.
• Creating a finished piece.
  

What’s Included:

• Live In-Person Workshop with Dee Zabel
• Teachers Resource Notes
• All Materials Provided
• Catering included*

*Catering is included for this workshop. Please advise dietary requirements when booking.