Creating Ceramics with Character

Sculpt and decorate a vase with personality using original techniques

• Introduction
• Clay and Decoration
• Making the Vases
• Making the Vases - After the First Firing
• Sharing and Enjoying Your Cuddling Vase
• Final project

Working with clay is a craft that is filled with surprises. From the initial mold to the final glaze, there are endless possibilities to explore. Sandra Apperloo is a ceramist who has not only found great joy in the craft, but also made it her full-time profession. Her brand, known as The Pottery Parade, is filled with quirky faces and pastel hues, has over 100K followers on Instagram, and has been featured in magazines like This is Colossal, ArtPeople, and more.

In this course, Sandra shares each step of her creative process so you too can create your own universe of ceramic characters. Using your intuition and curiosity, learn to mold, sculpt, glaze, fire, and decorate your own unique bud vases to bring character to your home or give as an unforgettable gift.

• About Me
• Influences
• What We Will Do in the Course?
• Materials
• Preparing the Decoration Materials
• My Favorite Pattern Techniques 1
• My Favorite Pattern Techniques 2
• Creating Characters 1
• Creating Characters 2
• Creating the Clay Slab
• Rolling the Vase
• Building the Vase
• Shaping the Vase 1
• Shaping the Vase 2
• First Firing Session and Transportation
• Painting the Vases
• Glazing the Vase
• Making Sure Your Vase is Water-resistant
• Capturing and Sharing Your Cuddling Vase
• Enjoying Your Cuddling Vase!
• Creating Ceramics with Character