Clay Modeling and Pottery

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CIS branches across Lebanon

$ Price $450.00

Delivery type In-person class

Capacity Unlimited

Level All levels

Duration 24 Hours

Lessons 5

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Overview

This course introduces you to the art and craft of clay modeling and pottery. You will learn how to work with clay using a variety of techniques, from hand-building to wheel-throwing, and develop the skills to create both functional pieces and decorative sculptures. Whether you’re interested in pottery as a hobby or exploring it professionally, this hands-on course will guide you through the entire creative process.

What You Will Learn

Master essential clay-working techniques including hand-building methods such as coiling, slab-building, and pinch-pot creation
Develop proficiency with the potter’s wheel to throw, trim, and refine bowls, vases, and mugs
Apply glazes and understand the firing process to create beautiful surface finishes
Create functional and decorative clay pieces from concept to completion
Learn surface decoration techniques including texturing and carving
Display and present finished clay works professionally

Course Curriculum

Module	What you cover
Introduction to Clay and Tools	Overview of different types of clay and their uses, tools and materials, basic kneading, rolling, and forming techniques
Hand-Building Techniques	Coiling, slab-building, and pinch-pot methods, creating sculptures and functional items, surface decoration with texturing and carving
Wheel Throwing	Introduction to the potter’s wheel, throwing clay to make bowls and vases, trimming and refining thrown pieces
Glazing and Firing	Applying glazes and creating surface finishes, types of kilns and firing process, understanding glaze chemistry and color reactions
Final Projects and Displaying Work	Creating personal clay projects, finishing and displaying works, reviewing and critiquing student projects