Ceramic Design Course II

ADVANCED PRACTICE – 4 WEEK INTERMEDIATE COURSE

Deepen your ceramic practice through more advanced handbuilding, sculptural exploration and personal project development.

ABOUT THE COURSE

Ceramic Design Course II is a continuation of our Ceramic Design Course I and is designed for former participants and intermediate clay crafters who want to deepen their relationship with clay through a more sculptural, intuitive and experimental approach.

Blending technical and intuitive methodologies, the course draws inspiration from drawing, painting, wood carving and contemporary ceramic practices. Through practical exercises and creative exploration, participants develop expressive ceramic forms while expanding their personal approach to clay.

Working with coiling, slab-building, pinching, carving and sculptural construction techniques, we explore texture, surface, colour, rhythm and form through a balance of structure and experimentation.

The sessions are 3 hours long, giving more time to develop complex pieces and further refine your own visual language through clay and glaze.

DAY 1 – FORM & CONSTRUCTION

Introduction to sculptural handbuilding techniques and approaches to working intuitively with clay. We explore coiling, pinching, slab-building and methods for constructing expressive forms while focusing on balance, proportion and structural understanding.

DAY 2 – TEXTURE, SURFACE & MARK MAKING

A session dedicated to surface exploration and material expression. Inspired by drawing, painting and carving practices, participants experiment with texture, layering, carving, slips, oxides and mark-making techniques to develop more dynamic ceramic surfaces.

DAY 3 – SCALE, COMPOSITION & SCULPTURAL THINKING

Focusing on larger forms and sculptural composition, we explore methods for building bigger, bolder ceramic pieces with confidence and care. Participants receive individual guidance while developing personal projects and experimenting with different creative methodologies.

Pieces can scale up to approximately 30–40 cm in height, depending on kiln space.

DAY 4 – COLOUR, FINISHING & PERSONAL DIRECTION

The final session focuses on finishing techniques, colour exploration, glazing approaches and refining individual works. Together, we reflect on process, experimentation and ways to continue developing a personal artistic language through clay.

THROUGHOUT THE COURSE

Each participant receives individual guidance and one-on-one feedback, practical advice for building larger and more complex ceramic forms, references to contemporary ceramic and sculptural practices, and space to develop personal ideas and creative direction through clay.

Together, we shape, carve, build and experiment — bringing ideas to life through clay with intuition, care and a spirit of exploration.

For further firings after Ceramic Design Course II, you can join our Clay Salon – Home Membership or Open Studio Sessions .