Creating Ceramics with Character

Description

In this course, you will learn:

• In the second unit, get to know your materials by learning how to work with clay in various conditions.
• Learn how to decorate ceramics and about Sandra's favorite patterning techniques.
• After that, have some fun with clay by learning how to make characters, from their faces to their hair.
• Define the overall shape of your vase and allow your personality to emerge naturally.
• Create the clay slab and begin building your design for your bud vase in the next unit.
• Sculpt your work until it's ready to be fired, then consult Sandra for tips on how to securely get it to your firing place.
• Learn how to waterproof your vase in the final unit, and get Sandra's tips on how to photograph your work for Instagram.
• Finally, learn how to take care of your bud vase and where to put it on display.

Syllabus:

1. Introduction

   • About Me

   • Influences

   • What We Will Do in the Course?
      

2.  Clay and Decoration

   • Materials

   • Preparing the Decoration Materials

   • My Favorite Pattern Techniques 1

   • My Favorite Pattern Techniques 2

   • Creating Characters 1

   • Creating Characters 2
      

3.  Making the Vases

   • Creating the Clay Slab

   • Rolling the Vase

   • Building the Vase

   • Shaping the Vase 1

   • Shaping the Vase 2

   • First Firing Session and Transportation
      

4.  Making the Vases - After the First Firing

   • Painting the Vases

   • Glazing the Vase
      

5.  Sharing and Enjoying Your Cuddling Vase

   • Making Sure Your Vase is Water-resistant

   • Capturing and Sharing Your Cuddling Vase

   • Enjoying Your Cuddling Vase!
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6. Final Project

   • Creating Ceramics with Character