Wheel thrown Teapots E-course
by Antoinette Badenhorst
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What to expect
During this online class, we will examine different techniques to help us make good functional teapots and will guide students into the mysterious world of teapot collections. To make a teapot that pours a strong hot stream of tea into a cup without spilling is a dream for many potters. Tea drinkers do not appreciate it when a lid drops down while pouring the tea or if hot tea spatters in all directions. |
Duration of class
3 weeks video classes 5 weeks total viewing Registration $99 |
Class level
Intermediate Material list Scroll down to find the downloadable PDF file at the bottom |
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Contents of the e-course
Week 1
Introduction to the History of teapots
What is defined as good functional teapots?
Design all the elements of a cylinder formed teapot.
How to throw the teapot body from a cylinder form
How to throw a drop lid that will fit into the teapot body
How to throw a spout that will pour
How to trim the teapot body so that the drop lid will fit tight but comfortable.
How to trim the drop lid so that it will fit into the teapot body.
How to trim a spout that will pour well and fit the design.
Introduction to the History of teapots
What is defined as good functional teapots?
Design all the elements of a cylinder formed teapot.
How to throw the teapot body from a cylinder form
How to throw a drop lid that will fit into the teapot body
How to throw a spout that will pour
How to trim the teapot body so that the drop lid will fit tight but comfortable.
How to trim the drop lid so that it will fit into the teapot body.
How to trim a spout that will pour well and fit the design.
Week 2
Design all the elements of a bellied teapot.
How to throw off the hump
Start throwing the cap lid first off the hump
Throw a spout from the hump
How to throw the body of a bellied teapot off the hump
How to trim the teapot body so that the cap lid will fit like a glove.
How to trim the cap lid so that it will fit onto the teapot body.
How to trim a spout that will pour well and fit the design.
Design all the elements of a bellied teapot.
How to throw off the hump
Start throwing the cap lid first off the hump
Throw a spout from the hump
How to throw the body of a bellied teapot off the hump
How to trim the teapot body so that the cap lid will fit like a glove.
How to trim the cap lid so that it will fit onto the teapot body.
How to trim a spout that will pour well and fit the design.
Week 3
Assemble all the elements of the cylinder teapot
Pull and form the handle
Teapot decoration considerations
Assemble the teapot handle
Finishing touches
Trim and attach the spout
Form and attach the handle
Glaze considerations
Firing tips, techniques and considerations
Assemble all the elements of the cylinder teapot
Pull and form the handle
Teapot decoration considerations
Assemble the teapot handle
Finishing touches
Trim and attach the spout
Form and attach the handle
Glaze considerations
Firing tips, techniques and considerations
Registration policy
Who is the target audience for the wheel thrown teapots e-course?
What do I need to do this e-course?
REFUND POLICY
- Intermediate to advanced potters
What do I need to do this e-course?
- You must have access to a pottery wheel, workplace and kiln.
- You must have consistent access to a computer, iPad or iPhone or related technology.
- You must have basic computer knowledge. (Although we will assist you with the viewing of the videos, we cannot teach you how to use a computer).
- You need basic knowledge of glazes; that is at least glazed some pottery before.
REFUND POLICY
- No refunding.
- Submitting an online registration indicates your agreement with this policy.