Intermediate Wheel Course : Form Explorations

Building on your foundational knowledge, this 7 weeks course is your opportunity to dive deeper into the world of ceramics and explore the art of wheel throwing in greater depth. The course will cover advanced techniques, introduce complex forms, and focus on refining existing skills. Students will alongside work on encouraging creativity, precision, and experimentation.

The primary goal of this program is to help participants achieve confidence and fluency, which comes from the ability to explore and efficiently throw items. Working in a small group of eight participants and one-on-one attention from the instructors, students will achieve consistent progress at their own pace.

Pre-requisite:

• Prior knowledge and experience in throwing 1.2 kgs of  clay, belly, vase and bowl.
• Can pull a 6 inch cylinder in 10 mins.
• Glaze Application
• For further clarity get in touch with the studio team on 9535000629 

In the course, you will learn

• sectional throwing
• to attach various types of handles on Mugs, Cups,
  Pitcher and various other forms
• Lidded Jars : Exploring range of lids
• Plates: Different forms and ways of throwing
• Composite Forms : combining separately thrown components to fashion unique and captivating ceramic pieces.
• to alter different forms
• to throw two Cone6 clay bodies
• Glazing: Different Techniques and Forms

Things included as a part of the course:

• two Cone 6 clay bodies : 40kgs total
• Range of Cone 6 glazes : Micro Crystalline, Matt and Glossy
• Introduction to Electric Kiln : Operating, loading and unloading
• Half a kiln load (1227 Skutt production kiln) for product firing per participant

This is a 34 session program, which includes 24 instructor led sessions, 6 open studio practice sessions and 4 open studio glaze sessions spread over weekends.

24 instructor led sessions,

SESSION DATES:
19th & 20th October - 1:00 pm - 6:30 pm
26th - 27th October -1:00 pm - 3:30 pm
9th November - 1:00 pm - 3:30 pm
10th November - 1:00 pm - 6:30 pm
16th - 17th November -1:00 pm - 6:30 pm
23rd November - 1:00 - 6:30 pm 
24th November - 1:00 pm - 3:30 pm
30th Nov - 1:00 - 6:30 pm 
1st Dec - 1:00 pm - 3:30 pm
7th - 8th December - 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm
14th December - 1:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Glazing Session : (10:30 am to 5:30 pm ) 15th December - 10:30 am - 5:30 pm

NOTE - 15th December (10:30-5:30) would be the last instructor led session for glazing. 4 Open Studio Glazing sessions would be on 18th & 19th January 2025 ( 10:30 - 5:30 on both the days)

As part of the course takeaway, you would take back a collection of various explorations that will be glazed and fired at the studio.

ABOUT OUR INSTRUCTOR

Born and raised in Bangalore, Shivu holds a BVA in sculpture from the College of Fine Arts, Bengaluru and MFA in Ceramics and Glass from Kala Bhavana, Santiniketan. He recalls playing with mud in his grandmother’s garden, making miniature crockery and figures as one of his fondest memories which planted a seed for his affinity towards clay .In the city, sculpting Ganesha idols during Ganesha Chaturthi by borrowing a lump of red clay from a local artisan was a highly anticipated event cherished every year.Throwing donuts on the wheel and forming rather challenging and complex structures that is gravitationally well balanced for both sculptural and functional purpose has always kept him on his feet.

Ever since the pandemic he started experimenting with 3D modelling and printing. He plans to continue stepping into new media like such that will eventually aid his adventurous journey with art. He believes understanding the properties of a media and it’s behavior is key and encourages people to do so.

@shivu.mahesh

NOTE:

1. Refund

• On or before 7 days (5^th October)  - Full refund
• On or before 2 days (10^th October)  - 50 % refund
• Cancellation after (10^th October) - No refund
• All the refunds will be processed only after 15 working days post cancellation

2. Transfer

• Transfer to another person - If a person is not able to attend the program for any personal reasons, they can transfer their slot to another person for the program they have registered for, and inform the studio at least 1 day before to add them in the group.
• Transfer to another class - Transfer to an alternative class date is not possible once you register. You will need to cancel the registration for the existing program (Cancellation and refund policy will apply) and re-register for the new program

3.Missed Sessions -

• Claystation will schedule  make up session . Kindly  Connect with Studio team
• Claystation will not offer refunds for the sessions missed
• Claystation reserves the right to cancel or change the schedule of classes. The participant will receive a full refund in the event of cancellation. However, if the classes are rescheduled, you can opt for shifting to the next batch/postponed date or take a refund.

4.Studio Closure:

• If the studio is forced to close due to factors outside of our control such as severe weather conditions, or an infectious disease such as Covid-19, we will make an effort to reschedule the paused sessions. However we will not offer any refunds