Learn how to work with slip cast, carved, and pierced porcelain discovering its unique qualities of whiteness, fine surface, translucency, and strength. In this one-day workshop you will explore classic techniques to create surfaces that enhance porcelain’s ability to transmit light after the final firing. Techniques explored will include carving, piercing, incising and resist wash back. Students may choose to bring their own leather hard or dry porcelain pots to work with or use preprepared ones that your tutor will supply on the day. You may also cast forms in this class using studio moulds.

Materials:-

•  A materials & firing fee is included in the cost of the course

What to bring:-

• Notebook & pen
• Apron
• Gloves (latex or similar)
• Dust masks
• Hand towel
• Scissors or Stanley knife
• Hand cream
• Clay tools (if you have them)
• FAC provides 1 x bag of clay per student, students will be required to purchase further clay if needed
• Students must wear appropriate clothing, closed-toe shoes and tie up long hair for safety reasons

Firing & Glazing:-

• It is not always possible to fire and glaze all pieces made before the end of your course. The firing of each individual item is dependent on many factors including: – drying time, thickness, size, amount of work, when pieces are finished (i.e., towards the end of term the kilns are extremely full), and whether the pieces require bisque or glaze firing. We do our upmost to fire as much work as possible each week, however please bear in mind all of the above considerations. Please plan in advance if you would like to glaze in your final week of class.
• Once fired, work is left on the collection shelves and an email sent out with collection times. It is the student’s responsibility to identify and collect their own work.
• There are stand-alone glazing courses on offer each term if you would like to come back and finish your work another time.

Building Access:

FAC is a heritage listed building with access limitations. If you have any special access requirements, please contact reception on 9432 9555 before enrolling in a course.

Students with Special Requirements:

If you or the person you are wishing to enrol has special requirements, please contact Reception on 9432 9555 or email [email protected] to discuss suitability and how we can help.