What is Pottery?
Pottery is the first synthetic material ever created by humans. The term refers to objects made of clay that have been fashioned into a desire shape, dried, and either fired or baked to fix their form. Due to its abundance and durability, pottery is one of the most common types of items found by archaeologists during excavations, and it has the potential of providing valuable information about the human past.
Instructor
Rob Boss
Rob Boss is a fake personality to demonstrate the features of Tru Academy. He loves artsy art that isn't too modern and has a contemporary yet gritty feel. "Be Real" is his motto.
Lectures
| Section 1: Setting up your workspace |
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| A brief introduction to the joys of spinning |
| Clay, lots of it! |
| Equipment choices, the proper wheel |
| Getting your hands dirty |
| Quiz - Intro |
| Section 2: Techniques |
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| Glazing |
| Slipware Marbleizing |
| Translucent Porcelain |
| Section 3: Display Pieces |
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| Teapots |
| Articulated Pouring Pots |
| Vases |
| Making Sprigs |
Course Faq
When is the course material available?
After you enroll, this course is available anytime! It's a self-directed course so you can start, pause and continue whenever you want.
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