Online Ceramic Instruction
Online teaching has been part of my studio practice for many years. Koos and I create the courses together in our studio, combining my demonstrations and instruction with his detailed video work so that students can see the processes clearly and work through them in their own studios.
Porcelain is at the heart of much of my online ceramic instruction, from understanding how the material behaves to wheel throwing, handbuilding and functional forms. I have also developed courses in basic pottery and glazing for students who are building their knowledge and skills.
Students can work at their own pace and return to the demonstrations as they progress through a course. The complete courses, previews and registration are hosted through TeachinArt, the online school Koos and I founded.
Online Courses
My online courses range from in-depth porcelain instruction to foundational pottery, glazing and functional forms. Each course combines demonstrations with detailed explanations of the processes and materials involved.
Explore the character of porcelain through wheel throwing, handbuilding, altering, carving, glazing and firing.
Explore translucent porcelain through handbuilding, paper clay, mold making and approaches to form and surface.
Learn how to throw, trim, design, decorate and fire dinnerware, which includes handles, knobs, and functional forms.
Explore handbuilt functional porcelain, including forms, templates, glazing and considerations for everyday use.
An introduction to studio pottery, including basic tools, equipment, handbuilding processes and glazing.
An introduction to glaze materials, firing and practical glazing techniques, with guidance for recognizing and solving common problems.
Explore the elements of a functional teapot through pinching, including spouts, handles, lids, surface decoration and glazing.
Explore the design and construction of wheel-thrown teapots, bringing together the body, spout, lid and handle into a functional form.
About TeachinArt
Koos and I founded TeachinArt to create opportunities for artists and potters to learn from experienced instructors wherever they live. What began with my porcelain courses developed into an online school offering instruction by artists and educators working in a variety of disciplines.
Our courses are professionally recorded and edited so that demonstrations can be seen clearly and in detail. Students can return to the material as they work in their own studios, allowing them to study processes at their own pace.My complete online courses course previews and registration are available through TeachinArt.