Workshop Description

Day 1 — Introduction to Clay & Wheel Throwing *9am – 10am | Introduction to Clay: ·Types of clay: white clay & terracotta ·Drying stages: Wet, Leather Hard, Bisque & Glaze Firing ·Wood kiln & electric kiln ·Ceramic examples & wheel demonstration *10am – 11am | Clay Preparation:Wedging techniques Removing air bubbles, preparing clay for throwing, correct posture at the wheel. 11am – 12pm | First Wheel Practice Centering, opening the clay, pulling walls, creating the first cylinder. 12pm – 1pm | Break 1pm – 2pm | Basic Forms: Mug, Small bowl, Small plate, Even wall thickness practice. 2pm – 3pm | Small Sculpture: Hand-built sculpture,Textures & details, Organizing pieces for drying. Day 2 — Technique & Trimming 9am – 10am | Technique Development Q&A from Day 1 Taller forms Better wheel control 10am – 11am | Matching Set, Creating 3 similar pieces, Symmetry & repetition practice 11am – 12pm | Trimming Trimming demonstration, Creating the foot, Smoothing & signing pieces 12pm – 1pm | Break 1pm – 2pm | Creative Handbuilding Colombian-inspired ceramic piece, Joining techniques, Textures & sculptural details 2pm – 3pm | Handles & Finishing: Adding handles, Refining edges, Carving details, Preparing for bisque firing Day 3 — Glazing & Finishing 9am – 10am | Glazes & Firings: Types of glazes, Low Fire / Mid Fire, Kiln reactions & common mistakes 10am – 11am | Glazing Techniques: Dipping, Pouring, Brush application, Wax Resist 11am – 12pm | Glazing Pieces:Glaze selection, Applying glaze, Cleaning bases 12pm – 1pm | Break 1pm – 2pm | Free Creative Project Choose a small personal project: Incense Holder, Vase, Spoon Rest, Candle Holder. Includes textures & underglaze work. 2pm – 3pm | Course Closing: Photos of finished work,Process recap, Open questions, Pickup information after firing, Studio cleanup. Contact us to arrange a time that works for you! + (507) 6387-1069.