introductory course

 

For those who have never worked with clay and those who, while having some experience, want to undertake a more structured study of the field including both theory and practice. After creating objects in clay the student will then learn to decorate them first by preparing and using engobes and subsequently colours and glazes. Also, information will be given about the various materials currently available on today’s market.

Program

 

-Clays

classification of clay bodies-types of clay and their origin

 

-Ancient techniques

Greek, Etruscan and Roman ceramic methods and their development.

 

-Techniques for working clay

direct modelling

slab building

coil building

wheel throwing

slip casting

press molds

 

-Techniques for decorating clay

decorations using engobes on unfired works

Neriage technique

colours for second firing

Agate technique

methods for decorating bisque work

masking and resist techniques

glazes

decorations applied over glazes ( majolica )

 

 

-Kilns

electric

gas

 

-Raku

clays, glazes, colours, kiln

 

duration of the course: four months

frequency: once a week

length of each lesson: two or four hours (according to the program selected)

cost of the two hour lesson program is 360,00 €(90,00 a month) including materials and firing

cost of the four hour lesson program is 520,00 € (130,00 a month) including materials and firing

teacher: Danela Vacca

hours: Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 15,00 to 21,00

Tuesday and Thursday from 10.00 to 14,00