A Community of Artists, Aesthetes & Patrons
“Discover the Artist Within”
– Aesthete –
A person who has or affects to have a special appreciation of art and beauty.
– Aesthete –
A person who has or affects to have a special appreciation of art and beauty.
Instructor(s): Becca Arnold-Sauer
Advanced Pottery Class: 8-Day Workshop
Unleash your creativity and refine your skills in this comprehensive 8-day advanced pottery class. Designed for students with some experience, this workshop will focus on both wheel throwing and hand building, encouraging you to explore the dynamic relationship between these two essential pottery techniques.
What You’ll Learn:
* Master advanced wheel throwing and hand building techniques
* Transition seamlessly from wheel to hand building and vice versa
* Refine your craftsmanship with technical skills: coiling, slab building, slip casting, and advanced glazing
* Develop a deeper understanding of clay bodies, firing schedules, glaze chemistry, and kiln atmosphere control
* Experiment with both functional and sculptural forms
* Explore the art of Kintsugi repair, merging traditional technique with modern creativity
What is “Technic Pottery”?
“Technic pottery” refers to pottery created with a focus on specific technical skills or methods. This includes expertise in processes such as wheel-throwing, coiling, slab building, slip casting, or specialized glazing techniques. It also emphasizes technical knowledge—like understanding the nuances of clay bodies, firing methods, and glaze chemistry. Whether functional or experimental, technic pottery is defined by the craftsmanship, precision, and knowledge invested in each piece.
Class Highlights:
* Hands-on instruction with expert guidance
* Opportunities to experiment with both ceramic and sculptural forms
* Kintsugi repair demonstration and practice
* Supportive environment to explore new processes and push your creative boundaries
Join us to advance your pottery skills, deepen your technical knowledge, and express your unique artistic vision!
Pottery is the craft and art of shaping clay into functional or decorative objects, such as bowls, vases, plates, and sculptures. Using techniques like hand-building, wheel throwing, and molding, potters transform raw clay into unique pieces. Once shaped, the pottery is fired in a kiln to harden it, and often glazed to add color, texture, and a protective finish. Pottery has been practiced for thousands of years across cultures, serving everyday needs and artistic expression. Each piece of pottery reflects the creativity, skill, and traditions of its maker.
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