POTTERY TUITION AT ABU DHABI POTTERY
Adult Pottery Class
Centring clay on wheel
Making an oval dish
Children love the wheel!
Hand-built flower bowl
Gold lustre glazing
Throwing a large bowl
Volcanic glazing
Homa at the potters wheel
Bowl with moulded sprigs
Large thrown pot
* Pottery Course (adults & children)
* Training for Teachers / Potters
* College or School Group Visits
* Children's Pottery Parties
* Corporate Team-building Workshops
* Specialised Workshops
* Individual Studio Time
Due to the popularity of the classes & limited space,
ALL CLASSES MUST BE BOOKED & PAID FOR IN ADVANCE.
Workshop Schedule
Hand-Building & Throwing Classes:
Saturday: 4:30 - 6:00 pm Children and Adults
6:00 - 7:30 pm Adults
Sunday: 10:30 am - 12:00 Adults
4:30 - 6:00 pm Adults and Children
6:00 - 7:30 pm Adults
Monday: 10:30 am -12:00 Adults
4:30 - 5:30 pm Children
Hand-building Classes:
Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday:
10:30 am - 12:00 Adults
4:30 - 5.30 pm Children
6:00 - 7:30 pm Adults
Fees & Deposits
The fees below are just a system of payment and not a complete course fee. In the first four sessions you will learn the very basics of each technique. The course can be as long as you want it to be, as it takes many years to become a good potter.
Adults:
400 Dhs for four sessions
Once-only, one time Registration Fee: 60 Dhs
150 Dhs for single session
Registration fee for single session: 15 Dhs each time
* Refundable Deposit - 100 Dhs
Children:
280 Dhs for four sessions
Once-only, one time Registration Fee: 60 Dhs
85 Dhs for single session
Registration fee for single session: 10 Dhs each time
* Refundable Deposit - 50 Dhs
* While students are practicing with the clay they do not have to pay for it, however if the pot is fired and glazed then they will be charged.The deposit paid for the clay is refundable and will be deducted from the price of the last pots that you collect when you finish your classes.
Pottery Course for Individuals
Objective
Learning to make a pot on the potter’s wheel as well as hand building techniques, and /or improving your current skills, also learning to throw larger better pots, also learning all aspects of glazing etc.
Course outline
Beginners will start by learning how to prepare clay and will be given a short lecture on the various stages of pottery and ceramic making, firing and glazing.
The students are introduced to various methods and techniques of pottery and ceramics; they can work at their own pace and choose the technique which they prefer to concentrate on. They will be encouraged to finish, paint and glaze their own pieces. The element of design will also be discussed with the more advanced students.
- Pinching, Coiling, Slab Building and working on the potter’s wheel.
- Turning the base of the pot and foot rings.
- Throwing and distorting shapes
- Making cylinders and repetitive throwing
- Combined hand and wheel building
- Vases, jugs and pitchers
- Handles, rims and bases
- Rims and spouts
- Bowls and plates, lidded pots and casserole dishes
- Tea pots
- Abstract ceramics
- Sculptural ceramics
- Tiles and wall murals
- Surface decorating and creating textures (carved, incised surfaces)
- Glazing; Various techniques such as Wax resist, sponging, painting, under glaze painting and using oxides.
- Awareness of toxic materials.
- Loading the kiln and various types of Firing.
- Understanding and appreciating shapes and form and aesthetics of pottery and ceramics around the world.
- Learning the different styles of pottery and ceramics and discussing the history and effects of ceramics in various ancient civilizations.
Please note all levels of students are welcome to participate in the above course as it can be adapted for the needs of beginners, intermediate to advance.
Every student is taught individually according to their experience and ability. Everyone will be able to learn how to make a pot from start to finish.
Pottery & Ceramics Training for Teachers/Potters
Aims and Objectives
The course will aim to introduce the participant to all aspects of making, firing, glazing and decorating of pottery and ceramics and to gain confidence and ability to teach various students.
The course will be adapted according to ability and experience of participants.
Major Topics
A) Pottery and Ceramic making:
This section will include introduction to clay types, preparation and recycling of clay, various making techniques such as: Pinching, Coiling, Slab building and throwing on the potter’s wheel. (The potter’s wheel takes a long time to learn. We will introduce the beginners to this art and improve the skills and teaching methods of experienced participants.
B) Glazing, painting and other decorating techniques:
The participants will learn about composition, preparation, and various techniques of applying of glazes and under glazes and aspects of decorating pottery and ceramics such as waxing, carving, etc.
C) Firing:
All aspects of firing such as correct kiln loading, correct procedures for firing and logging firing, various kinds of firings: Oxidation, Reduction, Raku, Salt and Soda firing.
D) Health and safety in pottery workshop
E) Knowing and recognizing toxic materials.
F) Recycling in pottery workshops.
Fee
Please contact us for further details.
Timing
Start time: 10:00 am Finish time: 4 pm
This course can be carried out on a single day or spread over 2 to 4 sessions according to the participant’s requirement.
Booking
Booking must be made and paid for at least 2 weeks in advance
Cancellation
If cancellation is done one week in advance, 50% of the fee will be refunded. There is no refund if cancellation is done in less than one week.
School or Group Visits
This tutorial can be carried out for students of all ages and backgrounds and can be adapted to suit the age of participants, starting from 5 years old to A level and university students and other interested groups of adults.
The following topics will be discussed and demonstrated during the visit:
1) Origins of Clay and Pottery
2) History of Pottery
3) Pottery in the Ancient times
4) Preparation of Clay
5) Clay Types
6) Techniques of Pottery and Ceramics: (Demonstration)
Pinching
Coiling
Slab Building
Throwing on the Potter’s Wheel
Slip Casting or Moulding
7) Making your own pot
8) What happens after you have made a pot?
9) Bisque firing in the kiln (what is a kiln?)
10) What is a Glaze?
11) How were pots decorated in ancient times?
12) Glazing Techniques
13) Glaze or Glost firing
14) Other decorative techniques
15) Various types of firings
16) Recycling of various materials
17) What is a Pug mill?
18) Demonstration on the potter’s Wheel.
During the lecture students can make a pinch pot of their own which can be taken home or can be left at the pottery to be fired and collected at a later date (Please allow 4 - 6 weeks before collection). They will also be shown around the pottery (kilns and pug mill) and will be able to see a demonstration on the various techniques of pottery.
Duration:1 Hour
Fees: AED 35 per person (the UNFIRED pot to be taken home with them)
AED 45 per person (the FIRED pot to be taken home at a later date).
Children's Pottery Birthday Parties
Children are introduced to Hand-building pottery.
They will make a pinch pot / animals / small teapot / small pendants (time permitting, some of these items will be made) The items will be fired and glazed and you will be able to pick them up 4-6 weeks later.
The minimum number of children is eight (8).
(Please note that we do not provide any food or drink)
Duration: 1 Hour
Fees: AED 45 per child.
"1001 THANKS for the lovely pottery-birthday party for Simona on Saturday! She and her friends loved it. Your staff has been sooo nice and helpful, really really great job!"
Corporate Team-building Workshops
Corporate
team-building workshops are available for companies who wish to help
their staff enjoy fun-filled, quality time with colleagues, working as a
team.
These workshops are an excellent tool for building morale and
friendship amongst employees.
Please contact us further details.
Specialised Private & Group Workshops
Specialised private and group workshops, concentrating on specific areas such as:
Throwing | Hand building | Paper clay |
Glazing techniques | Glaze making, Basic & Advanced |
Raku |
Kiln loading
and various types of firing etc.
Individual Studio Time
Students can arrange in advance to use the studio to work on their own at throwing or hand-building -
40 Dhs per hour.
Please contact us by phone or email for bookings or for more information not covered in this website.