Advanced Course

Course description

Advanced Pottery Course

Take your pottery skills to the next level with our Advanced Pottery Course. Designed for those with foundational knowledge in pottery, this course delves deeper into advanced techniques and creative expression. Our skilled instructors will guide you through:

• Advanced Wheel-Throwing Techniques: Master the art of creating complex forms and larger pieces on the wheel.

• Intricate Hand-Building Methods: Explore advanced pinching, coiling, and slab-building to create detailed and sophisticated pieces.

• Surface Decoration and Glazing: Learn advanced methods of surface decoration, including carving, sgraffito, and underglaze painting, along with innovative glazing techniques.

• Clay and Material Science: Gain in-depth knowledge about different types of clay, their properties, and how to work with them to achieve desired results.

• Kiln Firing: Understand the intricacies of kiln loading, firing schedules, and the effects of different firing atmospheres on your pieces.

This course is perfect for those looking to refine their skills, expand their creative horizons, and produce professional-quality pottery.

Work flow

The focus of the course is broken down into:

1. Advanced Wheel-Throwing and Hand-Building Techniques.

2. Glazing chemistry and preparation.

3. Clay and Kiln types and firing techniques.

4. Introduction to the Egyptian pottery communities.