This pottery evening course in Dublin is suitable for complete beginners to pottery. Students will design and create pottery pieces with both functional and decorative applications, from the planning and creating process to the final glazed form.
The course is run at Malahide Community School north of Dublin city.
Techniques demonstrated include pinching, coiling, slab construction and how to plan and create your own work.
The intention of this class is to teach new skills within a relaxed, friendly environment.
Week 1
- Introduction
- Health and Safety
- Clay basics
- Pinch Pots
Week 2
- Tools
- Sculpting
Week 3
- Coil Pots
- Slab Rolling
Week 4
- Surface techniques
- Wrapping
- Hump/Slump Moulds
Week 5
- Construction
- Box making
- Glazing
- Personal Project Planning
Week 6
- Project Planning
- Maquette Making
- Personal Projects
Week 7
- Personal Projects
Week 8
- Glazing/ Collection of Work
- Course Types : Evening Course
- Course Provider : Malahide CS
Contact Institute - Malahide Community School, Adult Education