Pottery - Advanced
Duration
22 Weeks. Wednesday 19.00 - 21.00.
Entry Requirements
This course caters for students who have some previous experience in pottery. It is recommended that in order to gain most from this course that students have a basic to good understanding of clays & glazing. Application to the course is by enrolment
Further information
Check out the next start date/enrolment of part-time courses on the college website
https://libertiescollege.ie/part-time-courses/
Fee: €340
Purpose of the Course:
This course offers students the opportunity to develop their skills in ceramic making techniques. Students are encouraged to work outside of existing comfort zones. There will be an emphasis on hand building techniques providing students with ideas for new and interesting ways to build with clay and experiment with decoration and finishing techniques.
Course Content:
Students will be encouraged to experiment with clay as a sculptural medium by joining made components playfully together; considering form and function, texture and decoration.
-Join thrown components
-Learn about kiln stacking and firing
-Make clay extrusions,
-build with and make creative changes to extruded forms
-Apply decorative coloured slips,
-oxides and one -off glaze recipes
-Experiment with advanced glaze techniques
-Investigate and try out raku firing techniques
-Make press molds
-Explore texture through the use of sprig and press molds
Features of the Course:
-Tuition provided by experienced ceramics teacher
-Access to ceramic workshop
-Basic equipment/ materials supplied
For health and safety reasons students should wear closed footwear (no sandals or flip flops) and be aware that clothes may get messy although aprons will be provided.
Liberties College
Bull Alley Street
Dublin
D08 A8N0
t. +353 (0)1 454 0044
e. info@liberties.cdetb.ie