Basic Techniques in Decorative Ceramic Modeling

Start the course by getting to know your teacher Kiara Hayashida and how she fell in love with ceramics. She also shows you some of the artists and ceramicists that inspire her and gives you an overview of the course.

Explore the different types of clay and which tools are best for working with each of them. Familiarize yourself with some basic techniques for sculpting your piece and develop a sketch using reference materials.

Kiara teaches you two kneading techniques, how to recycle clay, and how to make ceramic glue and "slip" (barbotine). Practice three different techniques that can be used to make absolutely anything: pinch, coil, and slab.

Choose the best method for your piece and learn to mold flowers and foliage to embed in the base. Add the finishing touches before firing it in the kiln.

Kiara will walk you through how to glaze your piece with a few secrets for achieving different effects. She'll also give you some tricks for packaging and sending out your creations so they arrive at their destination safely.