Ceramic Foundations
11 Week Class | FULL
In this course, learn techniques for hand building and throwing on the potter's wheel. Suitable for absolute beginners as well as those with more clay experience, students will become acquainted with and learn to refine hand building techniques such as pinching, coiling, slabs building (both soft and hard). Fundamental wheel-throwing techniques for cylindrical and bowl forms will be demonstrated with ample opportunity to practice in a supportive environment on a pottery wheel. Explore surface decoration through removal and addition of clay as well as with underglazes and glazes.
This course includes demonstrations, discussion of material and design theory, studio health and safety and constructive analysis.
Base Tuition: $520 + Material Fee $55 = $575 Total
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- What You Will Learn:
- Thorough understanding of clay and it’s abilities as a material in art creation
- Development of form and function with clay
- Handbuilding techniques
- Throwing on the potters wheel
- Surface decoration methods and techniques for all stages of making
- Ceramic studio and materials health and safety
Jon Packer
Jon is a graduate of the 3-D design degree program at Ravensbourne School of Art and Design (now Ravensbourne University) in London, UK with a Bachelor of Arts in ceramics. After graduation, Jon established a thriving clay studio in London, taught adult classes, and exhibited and produced commissioned work for home and retail. On relocating to Toronto, Jon has taught ceramics to youth and adults, exhibited in the city, curated an extensive exhibit of contemporary British ceramics and was invited to join the Board of Directors of the Ontario Crafts Council. Jon has pursued his own arts practice and continues to apply his teaching to help more students benefit from enjoying their own experience with clay. Jon was a long-time member of the Board of Directors of the Gardiner Museum in Toronto and provides public relations support to the Toronto School of Art.