Ceramics Night Class
Visual Arts
A course by
Otago Polytechnic
Develop advanced ceramics skills with hands-on workshops at New Zealand's largest ceramics department, Dunedin School of Art at Otago Polytechnic.
In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
Dunedin School of Art, P Block, Dunedin
It will take a total of 9 weeks
This course requires 2 hours per week
Core skills this course teaches
Develop advanced ceramics skills
Students will build on existing ceramic experience to refine their hand-building and wheel-throwing techniques.
Apply glazing and firing methods
Gain practical knowledge of glaze mixing, application, and various firing techniques for ceramics.
Work confidently in a shared studio environment
Operate safely and sociably in a well-equipped ceramics studio.
What You're Signing Up For
This night class is designed for students with prior experience in ceramics, offering an emphasis on hands-on experimentation in clay-making workshops. Under guidance from an experienced tutor, students will build on their existing knowledge in a well-equipped, safe, and sociable ceramics studio. Skills taught include advanced hand-building techniques, wheel throwing, glaze mixing and application, and firing techniques. Students work individually with the tutor to further their expertise. Materials such as clay and glaze are provided for an extra fee. This course operates one term at a time, with sessions on Thursday evenings at the Dunedin School of Art.
Course Content
- Hand-building ceramic techniques
- Throwing on the wheel
- Glaze mixing and application
- Firing techniques
- Individual, advanced-level guidance
- Studio safety and equipment use
What you need to know first
Some previous ceramic experience is assumed.
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Arts
Visual Arts
Ceramics
Future employment opportunities might be
Ceramics artist
Studio technician
Arts practitioner
Pottery instructor
Otago Polytechnic is known for high quality, hands on learning that leads to strong outcomes. With excellent student satisfaction, high graduate employment rates, and a commitment to sustainability, it’s a place where practical skills meet purpose. Their award winning programmes span design, fashion, creative arts, trades, health, and business, giving you real experience and real confidence for whatever comes next.