Handbuilding pottery for beginners with Antoinette Badenhorst

If you register for this class, we assume you are completely new to pottery, an early beginner or someone that was out of pottery for many years and that needs to refresh knowledge. Maybe you are a teacher that are looking for ideas for your students. In these 6 weeks online workshop you will find all the basic knowledge needed to make a beginning.  

Several basic handmade clay projects are included. (Scroll down for contents list)
Students will learn:
  • how to make handy pottery tools,
  • how to "grow eyeballs on their fingers" in the pinching segment,
  • how to build smooth and textured items with coils,
  • how to throw slabs and build with confidence,
  • different glazing and decorating techniques,
  • skills needed to become a professional potter.
​Handbuilding pottery for beginners online workshop
$208
​6-week online class (similar to 5-day hands-on workshop) + 4-week reviewing.
Pre-recorded videos. Focused on details. Repetitive actions removed. 
Register anytime. 10 weeks added to registration date. 

Preview of the e-course

Contents of the class

Segment 1 - Introduction to pottery and clay
  • Introduction and roadmap to the class?
  • Basic layout of a pottery studio.
  • Tools and materials that we will use during the class.
  • Origin of clay.
  • Choosing a clay body
  • Wedging clay
Segment 2 - Pinching clay projects
  • Learn how to pinch pottery clay.
  • How to reclaim clay.
  • How to pinch a functional cup with a foot rim.
  • Pinch, decorate and finish-off clay animals.
Segment 3 - Coiling clay projects
  • Discussion on porcelain, stoneware and earthenware.
  • How to determine clay shrinkage.
  • How to make a coil pot.
  • How to make a patterned coil pot.
Segment 4 - Slab building
  • Understand clay particles.
  • Making soft slabs and fun clay projects.
  • How to make a bird feeder with slabs.
  • How to build a bird house with slabs,
Segment 5 - Decorating on wet clay
  • Understanding and making slip.
  • Decorate with stamps and fabric.
  • Decorate with texture.
  • Decorate with colored slip.
Segment 6 - decorating, glazing and firing
  • Decorate bisque clay with engobe and oxides.
  • How to prepare bisque clay for glazing.
  • Faults and remedies in pottery.
  • How to glaze pottery.
  • Operating an electric kiln.

Registration policy

Who is the target audience? 
  • Anyone who wants to begin with pottery lessons.
  • Early beginners in ceramics and potters who want to learn interesting handbuilding techniques.
What do I need for this e-course?
  • You must have pottery clay and access to a pottery 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). 
REFUND POLICY
  • No refunding.
  • Submitting an online registration indicates your agreement with this policy.