Guided by a member of the team from Aberdeen Ceramics Studio, you are invited to learn the technique of press moulding with the aim to make your own dish or plate. In addition, you will be introduced to a number of different surface decoration techniques which can be applied to your own piece of crockery.
Participants are invited to learn how to make their own dish or plate using a press moulding technique. Moulds involve a variety of dishes sourced from the participants own home.
Following the process of press moulding you are invited to experiment with surface decoration and will be guided through a variety of techniques including sgraffito, stencils and stamping.
Participants will make two test tiles to sample and experiment with both decoration and colour prior to decorating the surface of their own final dish or plate.
Both the completed dish and one test tile will be bisque fired using the kiln located in our purpose-built ceramic’s studio. Furthermore, the option for your work to be glazed (clear glazed) for you is also provided.
Maker’s pots can be collected at a later date.
Learning Methods
This course will be delivered on campus from 10:00 - 16:00.
Activity Summary
- Minimum of 8 students, maximum of 12 in the group
- 6 hours of teaching in total over 1 day, 10:00 - 16:00 with a 30 minute lunch break and 15 minute breaks in the morning and afternoon.
Assessment
This course is not formally assessed.
Staff Delivering on this Course
Aimee Morris
Aimee Morris, an alumna of Gray’s School of Art graduated with a BA (Hons) in Communication Design in 2019. The creative practice of this Scottish based illustrator and ceramicist is centred around conversations had, observations made and responses to. In turn, Morris builds stoneware pieces using ancient methods such as pinching and coiling.
Currently undergoing an MA in Art and Social Practice, the ceramist finds herself exploring themes of emotions, wellbeing and bathing culture.
Aberdeen Ceramics Studio
Aberdeen Ceramics Studio is a team of six passionate ceramicists and potters who share a vision to make working with ceramics available to everyone in the North East of Scotland. The team is made up of Aimee Morris, AJ Simpson, Amy Benzie, Celda Tyndall, Kevin Andrew Morris and Matthew Wilcock.
Entry Requirements
There are no formal entry requirements for this course.
This workshop is suitable for beginners.
Required Age
All students are required to be at least 16 years of age on the commencement of the course.
For Academic Year 2022/2023
Course fee: £120 per person
The fee is to be paid as part of sign up process and prior to workshop date.
After completing the registration form, you will be directed to the payment page. Your place on the course is not confirmed until payment has been received. If you have any difficulties locating the payment link or if you have registered for this course but have not completed the payment form, please contact us for a direct link to pay which will bypass registration.
Additional Costs
Essential core materials are provided.
Tea, coffee and biscuits will be provided, however participants should bring their own lunch as most catering outlets on campus are closed during the weekend.
The following course-related costs are not included in the course fees:
Course Cancellation
If minimum participant numbers for this course are not met, the course will be cancelled and participants will receive a full refund.
Disclaimer
For new intakes course fees are reviewed and published annually for each mode of delivery. Tuition fees are fixed for the duration of a course at the rate confirmed in advance. For further information see:
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