Handbuilding pottery for beginners with Antoinette Badenhorst

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

Several basic handmade clay projects are included. (Scroll down for the 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
$249
​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.
  • What is the origin of clay and where did it start?
  • How to choose the correct clay for your project?
  • How to wedge clay and why do you need to wedge?
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 clay coil pot.
  • How to make a patterned coil pot.
Segment 4 - Slab building
  • Understand clay particles.
  • How to make soft slabs and other fun clay projects.
  • How to make a bird feeder with clay slabs.
  • How to build a clay bird house with slabs,
Segment 5 - Decorating on wet clay
  • Understanding and making slip.
  • Decorate with clay 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 pottery glazes.
  • Faults and remedies for pottery and ceramics.
  • How to glaze pottery objects.
  • How to set and control 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.