The Essentials of Clay

About this Online 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:

• Pre-Recorded Workshop Videos Access for up to 12 months
• Art-Making Materials Kit* Valued over $100
• Teachers Resource Notes Download and keep
• Online Group Session with Dee Zabel

*standard freight charges apply