Ceramic Sculpture Art Course

Learn the art practice of ceramic sculpture


Pink Ember Studio
Pink Ember Studio
11k followers
5.0 (1)

6 x 2 hours

Class size 1 to 7 (public classes), 5 to 8

$430 (Afterpay available)


This six-week course is designed to set you up with a solid foundation in the art practice of ceramic sculpture. From techniques for small sculpture, medium sculpture, underglazing, and clear glazing, to ceramic theory and basic kiln firing knowledge.
Ceramic sculpture artist Aoife Billings will teach you every step and process she uses to make her own ceramic sculptures.
After a series of lessons to teach you the foundations of ceramic sculpture and ceramic theory, the course will be tailored to your needs to create the artworks you want to make with one on one technique demonstrations.
It is a relaxed, friendly, LGBTQI+ safe class. All ceramic skill levels welcome.
As always with Aoife's workshops, there's never pressure for perfectionism, we will prioritise process, learning, play and community.
All materials and firing costs are included in the price.
Class week by week:
Week 1: Ceramic theory, techniques for small sculpture
Week 2: Apply sculpting techniques, play with ideas to create a series of creatures/figures/sculptures
Week 3: Extended ceramic theory, sculpture design process and techniques for medium sculpture
Week 4: Participants continue creating sculptures they would like to make with more specific techniques taught by Aoife, depending on what is needed
Week 5: Glaze and Underglaze theory, painting sculptures
Week 6: Underglazing + clear glazing, tour of the kiln room for some basic kiln firing theory
Covid Safety:
Let Aoife know if you have covid, been in contact with someone who has covid, or you have symptoms; Aoife will reschedule your ticket for a date in the future.
Your teacher:
Aoife Billings (she/her) is a Narrm (Melbourne) based interdisciplinary artist with a dedicated practice of ceramics. She has been teaching art workshops for over ten years, including at Australian Centre for Contemporary Art, Shepparton Art Museum, Monash University, numerous local councils and Pink Ember Studio. Aoife co-founded Pink Ember Studio (Coburg North) in 2018, an artist-run not-for-profit which has 21 studio artists, an events and workshop space, as well as a dedicated ceramics studio.

Knowledge required
From complete beginners to experienced ceramicists, everyone is looking to try something new.
 
What you'll get
A series of sculptures, hand made by you
Vital ceramics theory
A zine with ceramics hints and tips
What to bring
Water bottle, face mask
 
Session repeats

This class series runs over 6 consecutive sessions, at the same time every week.

Suitable for

This class is great for individuals and couples as well as for a date idea, team building activity or hens party.

This experience would also be a unique gift for her, gift for mum or gift for couples.

Location

22 Allenby Street, Coburg North VIC

6 minute walk from number 19 tram, 9 minute walk from Batman station. Extra parking on French Street

Ceramic Sculpture Art Course location
Your teacher

Pink Ember Studio
Pink Ember Studio

11k followers
5.0 (1)

Pink Ember is proudly a queer artist-run initiative. Beyond its well-crafted workshops, this space serves as a centre for artists, providing art studios, exhibitions, and events by artists.
Central to Pink Ember's ethos is creating a safe, warm, welcoming environment. All class sizes are kept small for more individual attention, and we are committed to making our workshop experiences as accessible as possible.
Pink Ember has a dedicated ceramics studio as part of the larger venue.
By coming to a ceramic workshop at Pink Ember’s specialised ceramics studio, taught by ceramic fine artists and very experienced teachers Georgia Howard and Aoife Billings, you are welcomed to be part of our community of artists and locals who regularly attend our events and workshops.

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