Introduction to Ceramics
8 Week Class | This course is completed
This course is an introduction to fundamental ceramics skills, designs and methods. Students will gain hands-on experience to learn and practice ceramic techniques with guided potter’s wheel, decoration, coil and slab building instruction. Suitable for beginners and those with some experience, students will be encouraged to consider design in their work, with individual support and in-studio materials available to inspire ideas. The course will also include instruction in safety procedures, proper use and cleanup of hand tools and studio equipment.
Base Tuition: $365 + Material Fee: $55 = $420 Total
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What You Will Learn:
- Understanding of clay and its abilities as a material
- Development of form and function with clay
- Introduction and advancement in hand building techniques
- Introduction and advancement in use of the potter’s wheel
- Surface decoration methods and techniques
- Creating with form and function intent
- Clay 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.