Online Workshops – Ceramics by Jas

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. 

 Sign up to be notified at course launch!