Weekend course in drægen, 18-19 October

At Lervi's weekend courses, you get to take part in the entire ceramics journey – from clay to finished product.

The course is suitable for both complete beginners and those who have previous experience and want to deepen the techniques. The course aims to give the participant an artistic foundation in turning, filling and glazing, as well as skills for continued development in ceramic design, for example taking advanced courses, own artistic work or training in arts and crafts.

The teaching takes the form of joint instruction in the different elements as well as individual supervision and feedback based on your personal level of knowledge. You have good opportunities to develop if you take several courses.

COURSE PURPOSE & OBJECTIVES
You will learn the basics of turning, charging and glazing. If interested, you will also be shown how to turn specific items, cups, bowls, plates and candlesticks. You will also have the opportunity to create items without a turning wheel, for example, squiggling, rolling, sculpting, etc.

Depending on how much you know, I will help you to further develop your artistic process.

The teaching consists of an introduction and demonstration of all the elements, then plenty of time for practical work under the supervision of ceramist Ellen Lannemyr. Everyone has their own wheel for the entire course.

After the course, participants should be able to:

• the basics of centering and shaping simple vessels on the lathe
• the basics of binding (fixing the underside of the turned products)
• basic knowledge of rolling and rolling (depending on the wishes of the participants, these steps can be skipped)
• knowledge of different glazes and colors and the basics of practical glazing
• understand the entire work process from clay to finished art object

Feel free to prepare by getting inspired by what you would like to create during the course. If you are a complete beginner, you can watch videos where others show how to center and turn (you will of course also learn this on site). Wear clothes and shoes that you don't mind getting muddy on, you can borrow an apron. If you have long hair, it is practical to keep it up.

You bring your own lunch for both days, we will provide afternoon coffee.

SATURDAY 10-16
We start the day with a round of presentations and go over the plan for the weekend.

• Introduction and theoretical review of form and material
• Practical step-by-step instructions for centering and shaping on the lathe
• Individual tutoring with feedback and adjustment of technique, tips and tricks
• Review of ringling and rolling for those who wish

SUNDAY 10-15
We start the day by looking at all our creations and sharing feedback from yesterday.

• Analysis of the possibilities of yesterday's turned works
• Practical step-by-step instructions on posting
• Individual tutoring with feedback and adjustment of technique, tips and tricks
• We complete all products by adding ears, decorating, possibly engobe, etc.
  
• Review of ringling and rolling for those who wish
• Preparation of all products for firing

GLAZING approx. 2h
After the weekend, the pieces need to be fired before it is time to glaze, so we will book an appointment for this a few weeks later. After that, it will take another 3-4 weeks (when the ceramics are glazed fired) before you can come and pick up your finished pieces.

CONTINUATION COURSES
After the course, participants have the opportunity to receive certificates for completed elements and are recommended for advanced courses in artistic ceramics.

LOCATION & PRICE
Lervis pottery workshop is located 10 km south of Hjo in the small village of Äskelid. The course fee is paid here in the webshop, then there is a material cost of 100 SEK/kg for the finished fired goods which you pay when you pick up your finished products.

This course is an artistic education and is covered by the education exemption according to the Value Added Tax Act (Chapter 3, Section 8), which means that VAT is not charged on the course fee.

It is possible to rent accommodation if necessary.