Learn from Australia’s leading ceramic artists in your own studio.
Series 3 of Australian Ceramics Online Masterclasses is now live!
Pie Bolton, Sophie Moran, Ruby Pilven & David Ray let us in behind the scenes to learn all about their processes and unique skills. From wild cut-and-paste forms, colourful jewellery and kiln technology through to thoughtful tableware, we are very excited to share Series 3 with you!
Crafting Wares for the Table with Sophie Moran
Porcelain Jewellery – Colour, Pattern & Gold with Ruby Pilven
Flamboyant Form, Opulent Surface with David Ray
Talking Kilns and Firing with Pie Bolton
Our instructors give you in-depth lessons covering their unique processes and they don’t hold back on any of their secrets! Filmed in the artist’s studios, you are given rare insight into their techniques. Each masterclass is made up of three approximately 30-minute lessons, each with downloadable instruction sheets and a project to work on at your own pace.
Australian Ceramics Online Masterclasses are available as Open Access. This means that you can sign up for the masterclass at any time and access the course material at your own pace. All of the course material is available to you as soon as you sign up.
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Series 3
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Crafting Wares for the Table with Sophie Moran
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In this masterclass Sophie Moran demonstrates how she develops individual pieces within tableware collections. Ideas about approaching new work are delved into and Sophie discusses in detail the qualities that are important in creating functional ceramics. Topics covered will include clay preparation, throwing and turning and techniques that aid repetition of forms. Sophie discusses her own creative philosophy. Join Sophie live in her studio, Tuesday 24 May 6pm! Watch a preview of the masterclass HERE.
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More about Sophie Moran https://www.sophiemoran.studio/ & https://www.instagram.com/sophiejanemoran/
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Flamboyant Form, Opulent Surface with David Ray
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In this masterclass David Ray demonstrates how he conceptualises his hand building from cut up forms which are derived from architecture, 18th Century European ceramics, and every day musing. Beginning by designing on paper, techniques of hand building construction and complex deconstruction will be used to realise a unique individual ceramic form. Glazing, decorating and simple application of decals and enamels is also covered. Join David live in his studio, Saturday 28 May 2pm! Watch a preview of the masterclass HERE.
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More about David Ray https://www.davidray.com.au/ & https://www.instagram.com/davidrayceramics/
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Porcelain Jewellery – Colour, Pattern & Gold with Ruby Pilven
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In this masterclass Ruby Pilven demonstrates how to colour porcelain, handbuild a variety of different jewellery forms and finish them off with glazing and lustre details. She will guide you through the dos and don’ts of porcelain jewellery, showing you simple and effective jewellery making techniques. Pattern making will be explored in detail, refining surfaces and completing the pieces with findings will give you all the tools you need to make your own skillful porcelain jewellery. Join Ruby live in her studio, Thursday 26 May 6pm! Watch a preview of the masterclass HERE.
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More about Ruby Pilven https://www.rubypilven.com/ & https://www.instagram.com/rubypilven_ceramics/
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Talking Kilns and Firing with Pie Bolton
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In this masterclass Pie Bolton covers the fundamentals of kilns and firing. Pie gives a detailed guided tour of kiln parts, and discusses kiln choice, accessories, loading and unloading, heatwork and more. Common pitfalls and firing tips will be revealed. While this masterclass is perfect for beginners, ceramicists of all levels will find it informative. Whether you have your own kiln already or are thinking about purchasing one, this masterclass will provide you with the language and confidence to navigate your kiln journey. Join Pie live in her studio, Tuesday 31 May 6pm! Watch a preview of the masterclass HERE.
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More about Pie Bolton https://thekilnroom.com/ & https://www.instagram.com/thekilnroom/
Series 2
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Bringing Creatures to Life with Alison Smiles
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In this masterclass, Alison Smiles shares her methods for making whimsical figurative forms at the wheel. She will demonstrate how to alter these forms to expose the underlying personality of the creatures hidden within the clay. Bring a sense of play to your creations and watch the wildlife emerge! Watch a preview HERE.
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More about Alison Smiles http://www.alisonsmiles.com & https://www.instagram.com/alisonsmilesoften/
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Make a Handbuilt Hexagon Teapot with Jeff Mincham
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In this masterclass, Jeff Mincham demonstrates the making of a handbuilt hexagon teapot from clay slabs. Learn how to make the basic form, and how to make and assemble a spout, lid and handle. Jeff will then demonstrate finishing, glazing and decorating, with emphasis on how this can be varied to suit a personal statement. Watch a preview HERE.
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More about Jeff Mincham https://www.jeffmincham.com & https://www.instagram.com/jefferymincham/
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Scratching the Surface: Sgraffito and Image Making with Gerry Wedd
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In this masterclass, Gerry Wedd will demonstrate how to make simple handbuilt forms and apply imagery using sgraffito techniques using the simplest of tools. Gerry will show you how to decorate a form and discuss the whys and hows of his approach to making pots and decorating them. The techniques can be applied to simple decoration or high-level image making. Watch a preview HERE.
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More about Gerry Wedd http://weddwould.blogspot.com/ & https://www.instagram.com/gerrywedd
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The Intimate Object: How to Make a Cup with Philip Hart
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In this masterclass, Philip Hart demonstrates the simple complexity of wheel-throwing, trimming and assembling a cup. The humble cup is the most used and useful object made by the potter. Haptic exploration of its surface and form are constant. Fondled and cradled, its proportions and qualities are continuously reviewed, critiqued and analysed. Watch a preview HERE.
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More about Philip Hart & https://www.instagram.com/philiphart829/
Series 1
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Handbuilding Large Forms with Avital Sheffer
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In this masterclass Avital Sheffer demonstrates how to make a prototype for handbuilding a family of forms. Avital guides you through how to make a mould for repetitive use. She demonstrates how to finish the form in a variety of ways from the prototype base. Avital talks in detail about construction techniques and composition. Watch a preview HERE and HERE.
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More about Avital Sheffer https://www.avitalsheffer.com/ & https://www.instagram.com/avitalsheffer/
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Sophisticated Surfaces with Shannon Garson
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In this masterclass Shannon Garson demonstrates how to make colours using a variety of materials. She talks about colour and surface decorating effects, in the context of firing. Shannon guides you through scraffito and shellac resist decoration techniques. Appropriate tools, brushes, handling greenware and studio safety are also discussed. In the final lesson, layering and combining the different techniques is shown, and Shannon discusses how to consider the whole ceramic object. Watch a preview HERE.
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More about Shannon Garson https://shannongarsonporcelain.com.au/ & https://www.instagram.com/shannongarson/
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Terra Sigillata Bonanza with Pru Morrison
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In this masterclass Pru Morrison guides you through how to make coloured terra sigillata from scratch. Pru talks about technical details, methods of applying colour, and ways to combine colour for different effects. Pru demonstrates her sgraffito methods in detail. Watch a preview HERE.
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More about Pru Morrison https://www.prumorrison.com & https://www.instagram.com/prumorrison/
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Whimsical Handbuilt Creatures with Clairy Laurence
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In this masterclass Clairy Laurence guides you through the technical steps to construct a detailed figure. Clairy demonstrates joining and blending techniques, and how to use tools for support. She shows how to make a head and face in detail, including shape, proportions, pinching and clay additions. Clairy also demonstrates finishing methods and discusses glazing and colour. Watch a preview HERE.
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More about Clairy Laurence http://www.clairylaurence.com/ & https://www.instagram.com/clairylaurence/
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