Coiling

Service Description

Location: Xiamen University Malaysia, Jalan Sunsuria, Bandar Sunsuria, 43900 Sepang, Selangor Time: 10.00 to 13.30 Length: 2h 30min per class Frequency: 4 times, once a week Level: Beginner Material Fees, Firing Fees and Glazing Fees are included The class will run over 4 sessions, and no previous experience is needed to be able to participate. Throughout this class, you will gain thorough knowledge and insight into wheel throwing and its many applications. You will learn about the various stages within the transformation from soft clay to finished product, and the opportunities for shaping the material within these various stages. The classes will include techniques such as centering, hand throwing on the pottery wheel, trimming, and glazing. The first class will be an introduction to the basic techniques. In the following classes, we will focus on throwing simple shapes and trim them. In the final class, the finished products will be glazed and fired.   Class Outline Day one, Introduction to class and introduction to the basic techniques Day two, Centering and throwing a basic cylinder and learning how to trim. Day Three, Throwing and trimming, focus on techniques and shapes Day four, Throwing (your own designs) and trimming Day five, Trimming, finishing, and if chosen - decorating all pieces. Day six, Glazing all bisque-fired pieces.