Online Workshops
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Welcome to my online Pottery Classes!
Learn how to make pottery from the comfort of your own home!
Detailed step-by-step hand-building tutorials for some unique & beautiful forms for all skill levels.
1. Hand-built Puffy Mug- USD35
In this class, I’ll teach you how to hand-build this round bellied mug with puffy edges. This class is for all skill levels, however having some basic understanding of your clay & its properties would be helpful.
What’s included in the class:
- A detailed video explaining each & every step for hand building this mug form
- An alternate way of making this form- Adapting your existing mug templates to make similar form
- Discussion on drying & finishing your piece along with glazing options
- Downloadable templates- You get 2 templates with this class
- Lifetime access to the tutorial
At the end of this class, you would have 2 beautiful mugs and would have learnt some amazing tips & tricks that you can use for your other pottery projects.
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2. Beginner's Hand-building Course- (Coming Soon)
If you are looking to learn making pots without a wheel, from the comfort of your home, then you are at the right place. BTW thats exactly how I learnt pottery 2 years ago! :)
Here's an extensive online resource with detailed videos explaining all that you need to know to start this beautiful clay journey.
You’ll learn about clay, tools, techniques, glazing & firing. I’ll also share some tips & tricks that I use for success in hand building. You will learn to build some basic forms like plates, bowls & mugs along with the templates.
By the end of the course, you would not only have made your own plates, bowls & mugs but would have also learnt some amazing techniques which will help you make much more complex shapes & forms.
Course Content
Lesson 1 - All about clay
- Introduction to different types of clays- Clay temperatures, colors, textures
- Best clays for hand-building
Lesson 2 - All about tools
- Basic tool kit required for hand-building
- Advance tool options & texture tools
- Best places to buy these tools
Lesson 3 - Brief introduction to Hand-building techniques
- Pinching
- Coiling
- Slabbing
Lesson 4 - Slab building in detail
- Key tips & tricks for successful hand-building
- How to roll a slab
- How to prep the clay for hand-building
- Making basic forms along with templates- Plates, Bowls & Mugs
Lesson 5 - Discussion on firing
- Brief discussion on kilns & what kilns to use
- Bisque Temperatures- some important tips & tricks
Lesson 6 - Glazing & glaze firing
- Galzing basics
- Glazing for texture
- Some key points to note while glaze firing
Lesson 7 - Conclusion
- Finishing your pots
- Recycling clay
- Wedging recycled clay
The lessons will Include supply list along with recommendations on products, brands and where to buy them.