We shall explore ; pinching , coil and slab building , paddling , slumping and draping , impressing and clay mould making ; use of coloured clays and slips , use of glazes and resist and decorating techniques.
We shall include inspirational visits to the local archaeological museums to see evidence of how and why artifacts in clay were created and used here in the Ancient Greek colony of Kroton.
Three optional evening slide lectures shall focalize ;
- How to navigate within the (al) CHEMISTRY OF CLAYS AND GLAZES.
- DECORATING AND FIRING PROCESSES
- The aesthetics of the material ; FORMS OF BEAUTY AND UTILITY
This course runs ;
in April _ from 05.04.2020 to 11.04.2020
in July _ from 05.07.2020 to 11.07.2020 .
and September-October _ from 27.09.2020 to 03.10.2020
When booking please remember to specify dates selected.
maximum number of students - 8
Reduced Costs for NON RESIDENTIAL STUDENTS ------ see in “Terms and Conditions” below
