Advanced Practice 3D Ceramics

About this course

Participants develop a ceramic wall-art project from initial research, sketches and design ideas through to construction, surface treatment and presentation. The course covers slab building, relief work, joining, impressing, carving, mark-making and texturing, alongside decoration with slips, underglazes, oxides and glazes. Teaching combines demonstrations, practical workshops, experimentation, individual projects, PLPs, one-to-one guidance and question-and-answer sessions. Learners are encouraged to test different approaches to form, texture, colour and composition, then evaluate and discuss their finished work.

What you'll learn

• Develop design ideas for ceramic wall art through research, sketching and planning.
• Construct wall pieces using slab building, relief work, joining and related clay techniques.
• Apply carving, impressing, texturing and mark-making to create surface detail.
• Use slips, underglazes, oxides and glazes to develop individual surface finishes.
• Plan, produce, evaluate and present a completed ceramic wall-art piece.

Is this course right for you?

The course is listed at Advanced level, although the description presents it as suitable for mixed levels, including beginners. Learners develop an individual project and are expected to work independently while taking part in demonstrations, workshops, one-to-one guidance and group question-and-answer sessions.

• The course outline describes the group as mixed level.
• Learners are expected to develop and manage an individual project.
• The course includes practical studio work alongside discussion and feedback.

Before you go

• Non-slip, closed footwear is strongly recommended in the pottery area.
• Some tools can be borrowed, but learners are advised to build their own collection with guidance from the tutor.
• Clay is charged by weight, including glazes and firing; special firings incur additional charges.
• Food and drink are not allowed in the studio. Learners should allow time at the end of the class to tidy the workspace.