Pottery course intensive weekend pottery hand building
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About this class
Do you need a creative break? Or would you like to gain initial experience with sound?
Regardless of whether you've never had clay in your hand before or have already sculpted a few pieces, in my ceramic studio, you have the opportunity to vividly implement your own ideas with individual support or to rework suggestions under guidance. I will teach you the basic techniques required to produce simple ceramics using construction technology, right down to the finished glazed piece. No previous experience is required. With this knowledge, you can continue your success at home. We work in construction technology (i.e. without a turntable) in a small group of max. 8 participants, so that there is enough space for each individual person. I offer various glazes for firing in an electric kiln. The glazing takes place on the 3rd date, when your ceramic has already dried and the first fire is behind it. After the 2nd fire in the electric kiln, you can then pick up your finished works of art in the ceramic studio.
Details to remember
What to bring to the class
- Clothing that can also get dirty, or possibly an apron (clay is easy to wash out)
- Possibly Vespers for the lunch break on Saturday
What is included in the class?
- Supervision and guidance: The course instructor is a trained teacher and has been teaching art for 25 years. She will guide you individually in a small group of max. 8 people.
- Technical equipment: Making pottery in a cozy, private and well-equipped ceramic studio with private garden. All necessary tools are provided.
- Meals: coffee, tea, water and self-service snacks.
- Note on material costs: Material and burning costs are calculated separately.
Teamevents and groups
What you’ll do in the class
- Procedure: The course takes place over a total of 3 days. On the first and second days, you model the sound. The clay then dries for two weeks and is fired for the first time. The third date is Glaze Day. When the weather is nice, we also do pottery outside in the garden by the pond.
- Individual support: Regardless of whether you are an absolute beginner or almost a professional — I will look after you according to your needs and give you the guidance you need. In my workshop, you can vividly implement your own ideas or work on my suggestions under guidance.
- Techniques and implementation: You will learn the basic techniques to produce simple ceramics using construction technology (without a turntable) — right down to the finished glazed work of art.
- Small group: We work in a small group with a maximum of 8 participants, so that there is enough room for each individual.
- Firing and glazing: For firing in an electric kiln (powered by green electricity), you can choose from many glazes in all colors. After the second fire, you pick up your finished works of art from the ceramic studio.
Who is the class suitable for?
The course is suitable for beginners as well as advanced learners. Everyone who wants to enjoy creative hours and create unique ceramic works of art is welcome.
Keramikatelier Christiane Knaup
Do you need a creative break? Would you like to gain initial experience and find out whether you enjoy making pottery? Or are you already experienced and want to learn the special pottery techniques and tricks? You're sure to find the right thing for you here!
