Intermediate Wheel Course : Form Explorations

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. For further clarity get in touch with the studio team on 9535000629 

This Intermediate level course is designed for individuals who are seeking to elevate their pottery skills. This course will build upon your fundamental knowledge and skills in wheel throwing. In the course, you will learn

• to throw two Cone6 clay bodies
• to alter different forms
• 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
• 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 24 session program, which includes 20 instructor led sessions and 4 glaze sessions spread over weekends.
(29th July - 15th October)

29th July- 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
30th July - 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
5th & 6th August - 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
19th August - 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
20th August - 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
26th August - 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
27th August - 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
2nd September - 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
3rd September - 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
9th & 10th September - 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
16th September - 10:00 am - 1:00 pm

NOTE - 16th September would be the last instructor led session. One instructor led glazing and 4 Open Studio Glazing sessions would be informed at a later date, based on the drying and firing of articles.

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

For detailed information -
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1TMu-21pSZ_BSpNuGrT56JP1COKIbhREY/view?usp=sharing

NOTE:

• Registration and payment is required to secure a spot in class.
• Cancellation and refund Policy:
  1. No refunds will be provided if the registration is not cancelled 1 week before the start of the program
  2. A refund of 75% will be provided if cancellation does occur before 1 week of commencement of the
      program
  3. Claystation will not offer refund for the sessions missed
  4. Claystation  reserves the right to cancel or change the schedule of classes. The participant will receive full refund in the event of cancellation. However, if the classes are rescheduled, there will be no refund
• 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 effort to reschedule the paused sessions. However we will not offer any refunds
• Transfers:
  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