Mid Level Programme
Duration: 2 months
The two month long programme covers all the basic techniques with clay and glaze.
Week 1
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Learn about clay, recycling and wedging
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Centering on the Potter’s Wheel
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Pull Cylinders
Week 2
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Continue to pull cylinders
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Trimming
Week 3-4
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Pull handles and attach them to trimmed pots
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Make bowls and trim
Week 5-6
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Throw lidded jars
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Start making parts for tea pots and assemble them.
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Learn to make plates
Week 7
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Explore one’s own ideas
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Start bisque firing
Week 8
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Test glaze recipes
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Glaze firing
Studio Working hours
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Classes are held 5 days a week with weekends as offs.
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The working hours at the studio is from 10:00 am through 4:00 pm, with an hour for lunch in between.
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The teacher will be present from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm post which the students will practice on the instruction provided.
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Students can utilize the studio beyond the 5 working day and beyond the working hours too, though we would highly encourage everyone to take breathers and not overwork oneself.
Fees
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Fee for this programme is Rs 1,40,000 only.
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Participants will be required to make 50% of the payment to confirm their slots as soon as confirmation is made known. It will be first come first serve.
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If there is any cancellation for any reason and we are intimated two weeks before the course starts, a refund of 50% from the total fee will be made to the said participant.
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The fee will include course fee along with 10 final items that the student can choose at the end of the programme.
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Any item that the student wants to fire over the 10 pieces will be charged at Rs 500 per kilogram.
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Please note that absenteeism will not be compensated.
Accommodation and Meals
• There is a 1BHK unit available on sharing basis for two people.
• The fee will cover breakfast, lunch and dinner.
• Should you choose to stay elsewhere we can connect you to nearby local homestays.
Slot Confirmation
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If you wish to confirm your slot by making an advance payment, please connect with us directly.
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Please email a copy of your Address Proof when you have made your confirmation.
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You can contact us at 9711993022 or otsu.pottery@gmail.com
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Please note that this is a general course outline. However, we all learn at our own pace and we will help you the best way we can to enhance your pottery skills. Please reach out for any clarification.
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To confirm your slot and make an advance payment, please connect with us directly