Handmade Ceramics Course
This course equips aspiring ceramicists with essential techniques for creating professional handmade pottery, from building stable forms to mastering glazing and firing processes, while emphasizing troubleshooting and portfolio development for market-ready results.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
The Handmade Ceramics Course provides practical, step-by-step guidance to design and build stable forms, select appropriate clay types, and manage drying processes to avoid warping or cracks. You will learn about glaze chemistry, various application techniques, and firing schedules for consistent outcomes, along with troubleshooting methods, documentation practices, and portfolio development to ensure your work is professional and suitable for galleries or clients.
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Develop skills
- Professional handbuilding: construct stable coil, slab, and pinch ceramic forms efficiently.
- Glaze mastery: experiment with, apply, and layer glazes to achieve smooth, flawless surfaces.
- Kiln control: schedule bisque and glaze firings, monitor cones, and follow timetables confidently.
- Defect troubleshooting: identify and prevent issues like cracking, warping, crawling, and glaze defects.
- Exhibit-ready workflow: complete, document, and showcase ceramics for gallery presentations.
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