Introduction to Ceramics & Pot Throwing

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Earners of this badge have participated in a Cities of Learning Ceramics course delivered by Arts University Plymouth, that has enabled the earner to deepen their knowledge of Ceramics & Pot Throwing and actively investigate clay preparation, throwing basic forms & turning, surface decoration techniques & glazing methods and interrogate and meet the expectations of being a Designer Maker in the Contemporary Ceramics industry. The course consisted of 10 week intro to Ceramics & Pot Throwing.

Type Learning
Level Foundational
Time Weeks
Cost Paid

Additional Details

Skills

Earning Criteria

Preparing clay for throwing (wedging), centering clay on the wheel, making cylindrical forms Turning pots: Surface decoration techniques: applying slips, sgraffito, stencils, stamps. Learning glazing techniques and throwing techniques. Throwing conical shapes with a narrow neck and applying surface decoration using spring moulds.
Throwing Belly forms with open and narrow rims, throwing conical shapes with a narrow neck, as a personal project.
To earn this badge, you must be a student at Arts University Plymouth.
Arts University Plymouth, Tavistock Pl, Plymouth PL4 8AT.

Standards

Cities of Learning Badging Standard - Participate Layer

This badge has been mapped to the Participation Layer of the Cities of Learning Badging Standard. The earner has met expectations, can interact with learning and is able to join in with others.