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Ceramics

State ID SC-PVA-V0280

Begin or continue your clay exploration at one of the top ceramics facilities in Australia

This hands-on class has an emphasis on the throwing techniques on the potter’s wheel, turning and joining clay forms. It is aimed at the total beginner as well as those returning to clay.

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Overview

Campus Perth

When Semester 2, 2024

How On campus

Try your hand at Wheelwork

We have one of the top ceramics facilities in Australia, so what better place to learn to throw a pot! This hands-on class has an emphasis on the throwing techniques on the potter’s wheel, turning and joining clay forms.

This class is aimed at the total beginner as well as those returning to clay wishing to regain their clay confidence. You will be encouraged to think outside the circle and try altering their forms, and some surface decoration with slip or oxide decoration

Basic glazing techniques will be covered depending on the progress of the class.

There are no prerequisites for this class.

What is provided

Clay will be supplied for projects undertaken in the course.  Any projects/items outside of this short course content will not be fired and the lecturer has the right to reject work that is outside the course scope or mass produced.

Please note that there has been an update to the materials provided in ceramics short courses. There will be up to 2 bags of clay supplied to students for projects undertaken in the course.

Dress requirements

  • You'll need to wear enclosed shoes e.g. sneakers or leather type shoes
  • Long hair must be tied back and any long accessories must be removed when working on the machines
  • We recommend you wear old clothing or an apron to protect your clothing

For this course, you will need to bring:

  • Old towel or apron
  • Own wheelwork tools (optional)

Important information

Select your preferred campus and apply

Semester 2, 2024

Details

Duration 6 Weeks
When Semester 2, 2024
Where Perth
How On campus

Units

Core

National ID Unit title
V0266 Ceramics

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