Learning Outcomes

In this free course, you will learn how to:

• Outline the types of clay used in ceramics and state their properties
• List the various hand-building techniques used in ceramic making
• Compare various pottery techniques
• Identify the key components of the potter's wheel
• Explain how to create complex shapes and forms with pottery
• Distinguish between various altering techniques implemented in ceramic making
• Discuss the benefits of various glaze application techniques
• Outline the various clay firing methods and state their benefits
• Recognise the best approaches for addressing crazing in ceramics
• Compare various sculpting techniques
• Discuss how to operate a kiln
• Outline the guidelines to be considered when storing ceramic materials