Indian Pottery (ASC114)

During this course you will explore various styles of Indian pottery as a basis for you own designs, inspired by the use decorative designs, terracotta sculpture and more contemporary work.

What will you learn on this course?

Traditional Indian pottery has developed over thousands of years, encompassing both functional and sculptural forms and covers a huge geographical range. From the oldest, most traditional form of terracotta pottery to the vivid colour of Blue Pottery from Jaipur there’s an enormous range to take inspiration from.

We will also have an opportunity to view The Offbeat Sari exhibition on display at MAC, looking at the decorative designs incorporated within the textiles.

We will explore basic techniques of hand building and decorative techniques, including slip decoration and impressed techniques.

You will be encouraged to develop your own ideas and the tutor will teach you how to translate these ideas into your own unique designs. Using the ceramics skills, you have learned you will choose the appropriate techniques to realise your design in clay. The course tutor will encourage you to develop your individual interests and styles and support you through to the completion of your project. Any work you produce on this course is yours to take home.

Our fully equipped pottery studio will give you access to various stoneware clays, pottery wheel, glazes, coloured slips, all necessary tools and the firing kilns.

Please note that your work will need time to dry out and be fired twice in MAC’s kilns. Your work will be ready for collection up to 4 weeks after the date of your last workshop. We will contact you when the work is ready. When you arrive at MAC please ask for an Art Studio Technician or a Duty Manager who will be happy to help you retrieve your piece from our secure pottery cages.

Please note, there will be a 30-minute lunch break during this course.

Who is this course for?

This course is suitable for adults aged 18+ years. It is for all levels including beginners and improvers/advanced practitioners seeking to develop and build on their skills working with an experienced tutor.

At the heart of MAC is a focus on accessibility and inclusion. Please contact us to discuss your specific access needs. The room is wheelchair accessible. A personal assistant or companion must book a complimentary ticket if attending to provide support.

Do you need to bring anything?

You don’t need to bring anything. All materials and equipment is provided.

Are there any additional costs?

There are no additional costs. The course price includes all materials and firing of your work.

Who teaches this course?

Sue Dyer