The Introduction Course is designed for those interested in membership.
It aims to introduce you to the world of ceramics and teach you how to function independently in our pottery studio. You'll gain basic knowledge and skills in your chosen technique—a solid foundation for further skill development in our other workshops.
9 H Course | 2 H Supervised Practice | 230 € | Materials, Tools, Firings incl.
1st meeting (ca. 4 H)
THEORY - Learn about clay types, building techniques, firings, workspace preparation, drying processes, and cleaning.
HAND BUILDING - Practice hand-building techniques and create one piece.
WHEEL THROWING - Learn to wedge clay, center it on the wheel, and create one piece.
2nd meeting (2 H)
THEORY - Master the drying process and preparation for bisque firing.
TRIMMING - Refine one piece by hand, trim another on the wheel.
3rd meeting (3 H)
-- 1st part (1 H)
a) THEORY - glazing techniques, preparing the pieces for the glaze firing.
b) GLAZING - glaze pieces with chosen techniques.
-- 2nd part:
STUDIO TOUR (2 H) - get to know the studio and its rules. Receive your dedicated shelf and access key.
4th meeting (2 H) /voluntary/
SUPERVISED PRACTICE
Enjoy your first free practice session in the studio with supervision. We'll be there to answer your questions and teach you specific skills for your projects.
The Introduction Course is not meant to create beautiful masterpieces. It is about understanding the whole process of creating a piece, and how to do it the correct way. Be aware that by making mistakes in any step of the process, you can damage the pieces of the other Members (for example during the firing), as well as cause expensive damage to the Studio's materials and equipment. As a Collective we build a community relying on each other. :)
Participants in the Introduction Course commit to joining Chamotte for at least three months (one month of the course + two month of chosen membership) with a one-month notice period.
If you're not sure about joining our community or just want to try it out, consider one of our interesting, no-commitment workshops.