Ceramics Night Class
Visual Arts
A course by
Otago Polytechnic
A short, hands-on ceramics night class for those with some prior experience, offered by the Dunedin School of Art at Otago Polytechnic, covering a range of ceramics techniques such as hand-building, wheel-throwing, glaze application, and firing.
In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
Dunedin School of Art, P Block, Dunedin
It will take a total of 8 weeks
This course requires 2 hours per week
Core skills this course teaches
Advance existing ceramics skills
Develop further proficiency in core ceramics techniques such as hand-building, wheel-throwing, glaze application, and firing.
Independently apply clay methods
Work on ceramic projects with guidance, building confidence in construction from previous experience.
Understand studio processes
Gain hands-on knowledge in studio safety, workflow, and proper use of ceramics-specific tools and materials.
What You're Signing Up For
The Ceramics Night Class at Otago Polytechnic’s Dunedin School of Art is designed for students with some previous ceramics experience who want to build on their skills in a supportive studio environment. Skills taught include hand-building, throwing on the wheel, glaze mixing and application, and some firing techniques. The course runs as a night class for one term at a time, with participants able to re-enrol for subsequent terms.
Course Content
- Hand-building ceramic techniques
- Throwing on the wheel
- Glaze mixing and application
- Firing techniques
- Individual project work with tutor feedback
- Safe studio practice
What you need to know first
Some previous ceramic experience is assumed
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Visual Arts
Creative Industries
Sculpture
Future employment opportunities might be
Independent ceramic practice
Further study in Visual Arts
Studio-based ceramics employment
Otago Polytechnic is known for high quality, hands on learning that leads to strong outcomes. With excellent student satisfaction, high graduate employment rates, and a commitment to sustainability, it’s a place where practical skills meet purpose. Their award winning programmes span design, fashion, creative arts, trades, health, and business, giving you real experience and real confidence for whatever comes next.