Ceramics: architectural slab construction

City Lit

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In London

£ 149 VAT inc.

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Description

  • Type

    Course

  • Location

    London

  • Start date

    Different dates available

On this course you will gain knowledge of slab building. This skill can be developed to build simple geometric shapes, repeating 3-Dimentional pattern and irregular multi-faceted objects.
The course will introduce various techniques of mark making onto clay, including slip decoration, to give you the choice to add texture, pattern and colour to your work.

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London
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Keeley Street, Covent Garden, WC2B 4BA

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About this course

- Slab build a variety of forms.
- Have the ability to add pattern and texture to the clay surface.
- Know how to work with the clay in different states.
- Understand how surface and form work together.

Sensible/old clothing is advised. There is a cost of £1.80 per 500g for clay before the first firing.

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Subjects

  • Construction Training
  • Architectural
  • Ceramics
  • Construction

Course programme

Slab building straight and curved wall, various ways to create texture onto the clay surface using tools and found objects. Slip application by painting, stencilling, slip trailing, feathering, marbling, sgraffito and inlay.

Through practical demonstrations to the group, and individual discussions with the tutor. You are welcome to research any ideas, artists and other sources of inspiration for the next session. You will receive regular feedback from your tutor throughout the course, as and when appropriate. At the end of the course you and your tutor are asked to assess the progress you have made.

Additional information

City Lit Ceramics offers a range of part-time, full-time courses and workshops at different levels. Students will be encouraged to progress onto more challenging projects at their individual level. There will also be a session mid- September if you would like to glaze work from your summer school (VR767,VR766 Glazing your work). Depending on your experience you may also be interested in: VR711 Ceramics portfolio course VR708 Pottery intermediate VR737 Pottery evening course VR778 Press-moulding with clay Please check online for the full range of ceramics courses. After completing this course, depending on your level of experience, you may also be interested in VR710 City Lit Ceramics ‘ VR711 Ceramics portfolio course’, Please check online for the full range of ceramics courses. Courses may be subject to change. General information and advice on courses at City Lit is available from the Student Centre and Library on Monday to Friday from 12:00 – 19:00. See the course guide for term dates and further details

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