Introduction to Ceramics Night Class
Visual Arts
A course by
Otago Polytechnic
A hands-on ceramics course suitable for both beginners and experienced artists, covering clay-making, hand-building, throwing, glazing, and firing techniques, held at the Dunedin School of Art.
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 8 weeks
This course requires 2 hours per week
Core skills this course teaches
Develop clay handling skills
Gain familiarity and hand skills with various techniques for hand-building and throwing clay.
Understand glaze use
Learn to mix and apply glazes to ceramic works for artistic and functional effect.
Explore firing processes
Develop foundational understanding of ceramic firing methods in a studio setting.
What You're Signing Up For
The Introduction to Ceramics Night Class at Otago Polytechnic offers hands-on experimentation in ceramic techniques, suitable for all experience levels from beginners to advanced artists. The course covers hand-building, throwing on the wheel, glaze mixing and application, and some firing methods, with all classes held in a well-equipped art studio. Classes run during school term time, with separate enrolment required per term. Tools are provided; clay and glaze materials incur additional costs. This is a practical, studio-based course taught by an experienced ceramics tutor.
Course Content
- Hand-building techniques with clay
- Throwing on the wheel
- Glaze mixing and application
- Firing techniques
- Studio safety and best practices
- Opportunities for advanced guidance with the tutor
What you need to know first
Must be over 16 years of age (learners under 16 may attend with parental consent).
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Arts
Ceramics
Future employment opportunities might be
Independent artist
Studio ceramicist
Entry to further art and ceramics study
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.