Ceramics & Glass Evening Classes - Art Academy London

MONDAY

Hand Built Ceramics
£310.00
Course CodeEC2003047TutorAdele WilliamsCourse DatesMondays, 12th April - 21st June 2021, NO TEACHING ON 31st MayDays10Times6.15pm - 8.45pmExperience LevelAll LevelsFee£310LocationArt Academy London, 165A Mermaid Court, SE1 1HR
This exciting course will introduce you to the methods and creative potential of ceramics surface decoration. Using your own handmade clay tiles and mosaics you will be able to develop your own visual language alongside important skills. You will be taught mark making techniques to apply colours and patterns to the surface of your work while also being encouraged to experiment and develop your creative ideas. As we work through the course you will begin to understand the materials you are using and put a stronger emphasis on experimentation. As a result you will be able to achieve beautiful and unique effects on your ceramic pieces!
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TUESDAY

Maria Zulueta
Kiln Formed Glass
£310.00
Course CodeEC2003007TutorMaria ZuluetaCourse DatesTuesdays, 13th April - 15th June 2021Days10Times6.00pm – 8.30pmExperience LevelAll LevelsFee£310LocationArt Academy London, 165A Mermaid Court, SE1 1HR
An exploration of the intriguing, magical world of kiln formed glass. This course allows you to learn a variety of techniques including fusing, slumping, hand cut stencils, sandblasting, inclusions, uv bonding and surface decoration. Course tutor Maria Zulueta is a well-respected glassmaker, producing work at vastly different scales from table pieces to installations, with a wealth of experience in supporting you in learning new skills. Under her expert guidance you will use the range of techniques to build a collection of samples and create a final piece. You are free to explore their preferred techniques and those of you who have already done the course can rejoin to continue building upon their previous work with tutored guidance.
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THURSDAY

Hand Built Ceramics
£310.00
Course CodeEC2003147TutorAdele WilliamsCourse DatesThursdays, 15th April - 17th June 2021Days10Times6.45pm - 9.15pmExperience LevelAll LevelsFee£310LocationArt Academy London, 165A Mermaid Court, SE1 1HR
A comprehensive introduction into the methods and variety of creative potential of sculptural ceramics. The course covers studio practice, clay types, basic core techniques of hand building for sculpture: coiling, pinching, slab building and surface decoration. These will be taught and put into practice to make finished ceramic forms. Through practical projects you will understand the material and, with emphasis on experimentation, how you can manipulate it to create a variety of forms. These can then be decorated with raw glazes and slips for a once fired finished piece.
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FRIDAY