“Basics to Freedom” Hand Building online course
“I want to thank Jane and Slow Clay Centre for the online “Basics to Freedom” Hand Building course. I had always thought doing pottery would involve lots of difficult to get to classes and then use of a studio or an expensive set up at home. Jane through this online course gave me everything I needed to get started and then lots of ideas and inspiration as well. I didn’t realise how easy it was to make ceramic objects at home or what was possible! I’ve done quite a few workshops and courses since and this online course remains the most useful and best value learning experience I’ve had so far. I can’t recommend it highly enough.” (Helen O, May 2023
This is a perfect gift for any aspiring potter. They just need to purchase a bag of clay, find a small work table at home and a local firing service!
Join whenever with no pressure as there’s no start date and no end date – just the luxury to work at your own pace!
Level: Beginners.
Content: This course takes you on a structured, developmental pathway which emphasises your personal expression and leads to finding your individual direction with clay. With warm supportive instruction Basics To Freedom covers the basics from choosing your clay, where to fire, what happens in the kiln, foundational practical making skills, surface design, adding colour and applying glaze, to inspirational discussions looking at real life examples from contemporary artists, and a choice of rich extension activities to keep you challenged and engaged. The final goal? Freedom to put your ideas into clay!
How: Click on the purchase button on this page and after purchasing you will receive instructions how to set up your account. Your lessons will then appear in order in your account and you can work your way through them. ost lessons have a video component to view. This course is delivered online but has email back-up should you need it. It is a comprehensive foundational ceramics hand-building course that will provide essential knowledge and techniques PLUS optional extended activities designed to develop your individuality and creativity.
What you need: The best thing is that this course teaches you everything you need to be able to work at home: a small table-top, a couple of buckets and tools sourced from your kitchen drawer. It also provides tips on finding a local firing service so your pieces can become permanent.
Whether for your self or as a gift this course ticks all the boxes!
35+ video lessons supported by written instructions, inspirational discussions and rich extension activities!
Tutor: Jane Sawyer
Your tutor is Slow Clay Centre founder, ceramic artist Jane Sawyer who has been an exhibiting Australian ceramic artist for over 35 years. She is a member of the International Academy of Ceramics and has held positions on industry boards such as Craft Victoria and the World Crafts Council – Australia. Jane is an experienced teacher with a Bachelor of Education and Masters of Fine Art and is passionate about ceramics education.
- make at your own pace, move back & forth between lessons and replay videos anytime!
- work safely at your kitchen table in one square metre and with easy to find kitchen tools!
- health & safety considerations carefully explained
- course content updated regularly
- enrolment valid for the life of the course
- a perfect gift or treat yourself!
- not just for lockdown, this course is the perfect beginning to anyone’s journey with clay!
“The topics are great, the learning materials are well designed and I enjoy the high quality videos. So far, I’m really enjoying it and it is exactly what I was looking for. Thanks for creating such an interesting online course.” Lisa Y, March, 2021
“This has been my smoothest and most enjoyable lockdown so far because I have the course to look forward to at the end of each day and working with the clay is just so calming. It really is the perfect balm for these troubled times.” Louise W, 7 Sept 2021
Now live online and available: $295!
We gratefully acknowledge seed funding support for this project from YarraCity Arts. The project was created in 2020 as we navigated two substantial lockdowns and had limited access to our studio.
Enquiries: 99437844 / info@slowclay.com