This workshop is an introduction to hand building with clay. During the weekend you will learn up to four different hand building techniques. Using the skills learnt you will build a final piece which can be bisque fired using the kiln in our ceramics workshop.
Throughout the workshop, you will be taught basic skills such as wedging clay, forming a thumb pot, a coil pot and a slump pot. Whilst gaining an understanding of why clay is wedged, you will also be taught how to apply texture and be introduced to the use of coloured slips.
In addition to this, you will learn the process of rolling and cutting slabs of clay along with the basic skills required to form a 5-sided slab pot. Selecting one of the skills learnt, you will build a final piece to which you can add texture and/or colour using the coloured slips introduced.
Your final piece can then be bisque fired using the kiln located in our purpose-built ceramics workshop. When its ready, your own hand-built piece can be collected at a later date.
Disclaimer
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Learning Methods
This course will be delivered on campus over Saturday and Sunday from 9:30 - 16:30 each day.
Activity Summary
- Minimum of 8 students, maximum of 12 in the group
- 12 hours of teaching in total over 2 days. 9:30 - 16:30 each day with a 30 minute lunch break and 15 minute breaks in the morning and afternoon.
Assessment
This course is not formally assessed.
Staff Delivering on this Course
Mags Gray
Artist Mags Gray hand builds her work and takes inspiration from new sources each year.
Based at Deemouth Artist Studios in Aberdeen, the work of Mags Gray Ceramics includes creating both contemporary and functional pieces that involve quirky surface designs. The artist also creates social and political statement pieces that ultimately reflect hard hitting narratives whilst retaining an aesthetically pleasing quality. Her aim being to create pieces which primarily attract the viewer then demand consideration for the subject matter.
HAAN Makers Lounge
HAAN organises pop-up events of creative products from highly original independent designers and makers. Celebrating and showcasing these unique small businesses and independents in stunning locations including Aberdeen Art Gallery. The variety of high-quality and original products includes jewellery, ceramics, textiles, illustration, apparel, homeware and lifestyle products.
Entry Requirements
There are no formal entry requirements for this course.
This workshop is suitable for beginners.
Required Age
All students are required to be at least 16 years of age on the commencement of the course.
For Academic Year 2022/2023
Course fee: £160 per person
The fee is to be paid as part of sign up process and prior to workshop date.
After completing the registration form, you will be directed to the payment page. Your place on the course is not confirmed until payment has been received. If you have any difficulties locating the payment link or if you have registered for this course but have not completed the payment form, please contact us for a direct link to pay which will bypass registration.
Additional Costs
Essential core materials are provided.
Tea, coffee and biscuits will be provided, however participants should bring their own lunch as most catering outlets on campus are closed during the weekend.
The following course-related costs are not included in the course fees:
Course Cancellation
If minimum participant numbers for this course are not met, the course will be cancelled and participants will receive a full refund.
Disclaimer
For new intakes course fees are reviewed and published annually for each mode of delivery. Tuition fees are fixed for the duration of a course at the rate confirmed in advance. For further information see:
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