Turn Your Passion into Art Convierte tu Pasión en Arte.
In this series of courses, we will learn to mold clay in an intuitive and gradual way, starting with small and medium pieces that will allow us to understand the language of clay. I will guide you step by step, with practical tips and clear demonstrations, so that you can create your first ceramic piece. En esta serie de cursos, aprenderemos a modelar la arcilla de manera intuitiva y gradual, comenzando con piezas pequeñas y medianas que nos permitirán comprender el lenguaje del barro. Te guiaré paso a paso, con consejos prácticos y demostraciones claras, para que logres crear tu primera pieza cerámica.
Textured Clay
Use simple tools that you can easily find.
Ancestral techniques
Explore the fascinating traditional techniques of hand pottery.
Textures on the ceramic body.
Work with clays that contain texturizers that will allow you to emphasize the surface distinguishing the finish of your works.
What will you learn in this course?
Construction of an Organic Vessel
Learn to master clay using hand-building pottery techniques to achieve the shape you want
Transform Your Pottery: Unique Finishing Techniques
...and achieve distinctive textures and captivating surfaces.
Learn to hand-throw.
Learn to hand-throw and emphasize the texture of your pieces.
Course Content
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Overview
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Module 1:Getting Started
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Module 2: Handbuilding techniques
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Hand-building 1
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Hand-building 2
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Hand building 3
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Module 3: Handbuilding techniques
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Hand-building techniques
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Module 4: Working with molds
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Working with molds 1
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Working with molds 2
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Module 5: Finishing Techniques
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Finishing techniques
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Course conclusion, closing remarks, and thanks
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Course conclusion, closing remarks, and thanks
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Bonus
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Firing Curve
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Preguntas frecuentes FAQ
✔️Subtítulos: español, inglés, portugués, danés, árabe, italiano, alemán, neerlandés, turco, francés, koreano, ruso, hebreo ✔️ Subtitles: Spanish, English, Portuguese, Danish, Arabic, Italian, German, Dutch, Turkish, French, Korean, Russian, Hebrew ✔️ ¿Necesito tener experiencia para realizar el curso? ✔️ Do I need any prior experience to take the course? No necesitas experiencia para realizar el curso. You don't need any experience to take the course ✔️ ¿Qué materiales necesito para trabajar en la botella? ✔️ What materials do I need to work on the bottle? Para construir la botella puedes usar cualquier tipo de pasta cerámica que consigas en tu localidad. Feel free to use whatever clay you can find locally to construct your bottle ✔️ ¿Puedo trabajar con arcilla de otro color? ✔️ Can I work with clay of another color? Si, puedes trabajar con la arcilla del color que desees. Absolutely, you can work with clay of any color you prefer. ✔️ ¿Puedo trabajar con arcilla de gres o con arcilla de baja temperatura? ✔️ Would stoneware or low-temperature clay be suitable for this? Si, puedes trabajar con arcilla de alta o baja temperatura. Yes, you can work with high-fire or low-fire clay. ✔️ ¿Aprenderé en este curso a trabajar con fórmulas para preparar mi propia pasta cerámica? ✔️Will I learn in this course how to mix formulas to prepare my own clay? No, en este curso utilizaremos arcilla comprada lista para trabajar. No, in this course we will use commercially prepared clay that is ready to use ✔️ ¿Aprenderemos a decorar las piezas? ✔️ Does this course cover decorating techniques for the finished pieces? Si, las piezas estarán decoradas al realzar la textura de la superfiecie externa. The pieces will be adorned by emphasizing the surface texture. ✔️ ¿Necesito tener habilidades para construir piezas de cerámica? ✔️ Do I need any skills to build ceramic pieces? No necesitas habilidades especiales, puedes comenzar con una vasija pequeña. You don't need special skills; you can start with a small vessel. ✔️ ¿Debo tener los materiales recomendados? ✔️ Do I need to have the recommended materials? Los materiales son sencillos de conseguir. Materials are easy to find. ✔️ ¿Aprenderé en este curso a esmaltar? ✔️ Will I learn in this course how to glaze? En este curso no utilizaremos esmaltes. In this course, we won't use glazes. ✔️ ¿Aprenderé a hornear las piezas? ✔️ Will I learn how to fire the pieces? Si, te compartiré la curva de temperatura que yo uso en mis piezas. Yes, I will share with you the temperature curve I use for my pieces. ✔️¿A qué temperatura debo hornear la pasta que prepararemos en el curso? ✔️At what temperature should I fire the clay we will prepare in the course? La pasta deberá ser horneada a la temperatura que indica el fabricante. Consulta en tu proveedor de insumos cerámicos. Make sure to bake the clay at the temperature specified by the manufacturer. Contact your ceramic supplier for more information. ✔️ ¿Debo tener horno para hacer el curso? ✔️ Do I need a kiln to take this course? No necesitas tu propio horno, puedes acceder al horno de un taller pagando por el servicio de quema. You don't need your own kiln; you can access a kiln at a workshop by paying for the firing service. ✔️ ¿Debo tener herramientas especiales para realizar el curso? ✔️ Do I need any special tools to take the course? No necesitas herramientas especiales, la alfarería manual es muy sencilla. You don't need special tools; handcraft pottery is very simple. ✔️ Al finalizar el curso, ¿habré aprendido a construir y a trabajar la superficie de la vasija? ✔️ At the end of the course, will I have learned how to build and work on the surface of the vessel? Al finalizar el curso habrás aprendido a construir una botella redonda, a dominar el material para lograr mantener la forma, a desarrollar tu primera serie de piezas y a realzar la textura . By the end of this course, you will have learned to build a round bottle, master the material to maintain its shape, develop your first series of pieces, and enhance the texture.
About me
Artist, Educator Originally from Argentina, Teresa María Pensel is an accomplished ceramic artist and designer whose work is deeply rooted in her cultural heritage and a lifetime of artistic exploration. Teresa's journey began at a very young age, learning the privilege of working with her hands alongside her grandmother. This early immersion in textiles and art, strongly encouraged by her parents, fostered a deep connection to Argentina's cultural and artistic roots. A Permanent Member of the Argentine Center of Ceramic Art, Teresa has been widely recognized for her work, receiving distinctions such as the Second Acquisition Prize at the 31st Municipal Ceramics Exhibition and the Second Place Winner at the 11th National Biennial of Ceramic Art Argentina. Her pieces have been selected for prestigious exhibitions, including the International Ceramic Art Exhibition CAAC and the New Artists Exhibition of Fire Arts CAAC. Beyond her studio practice, Teresa is dedicated to sharing her passion. Her background as a Ceramic Technician, combined with her current studies in Graphic Design, allows her to blend traditional techniques with contemporary aesthetics, bringing a unique and rich perspective to her role as an educator.
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