Making Functional Art Beginner Course



Tuesdays  ·  6:30-9pm 

5th May - 16th June (no class on 9th June)
teacher: Bethany






A 6 week long course where you will learn the entire ceramic process, from creating to glazing. You will learn various handbuilding techniques and create your own collection of functional objects, such as mugs, lidded jars, and candlestick holders. While instruction will follow a syllabus, students will be encouraged to be playful and creative in their work.

You will come out of the class with a collection of various handmade crockery and a solid base of knowledge about handbuilding and glazing, allowing you to create more independently in the future.

Note: this is a handbuilding course, access to the pottery wheel is not included


 


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Book course start 6th May · £240 



 






 

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WHO FOR
Targeted for beginners but suitable for all levels

WHAT’S INCLUDED


Instruction
Tools
Materials
Firing
Glazing



COURSE DATES AND STRUCTURE
Please note there is a week break between week 5 and 6 to allow for all the pieces dry and fire.

Week 1: Coil building, pinch pots, and slab building mugs and bowls
Week 2: Slab building lidded jars (teapot option)
Week 3: Coil building vases 
Week 4: Combining techniques to make candlestick holders 
Week 5 Finishing and decorating 

    Week break to allow for drying and firing

Week 6: Glazing

    You will be notified when pieces are ready to be collected!
    



WHAT TO BRING

Please wear clothes you don’t mind getting a little bit messy! 


CAN I PAY IN INSTALLMENTS?
We want to make our workshops as accessible as possible, please email us at hello@kotani.co.uk and we’ll see what we can do!
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