1. Ceramics Beginners Program
DIA WEEK WITHOUT WALLS
Ceramics Beginners Program
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2. Over the five days, participants will learn the ceramic making process, from preparing clay to glazing.
Using a combination of hand building techniques the participants will be guided to make an object in clay based on the theme SPORTS.
Day May 2017
Introduction + Tour
Tour of Yadawei Ceramic Studio and introduction of Workshop leader
Coil and Pinch Project
Participants will learn to make functional objects using basic techniques: pinching and coil making.

3. Day 2 - 29 May 2017 Preparing Clay Slab Project
How to prepare clay and start a project
Slab Project
How to make object using slab technique
Drying process
Understanding of the physical and chemical process clay goes through during drying and kiln firing.
Attachment and combination
Learning how to attach and combine pieces of clay.

4. Day 3 - 30 May 2017 Day 4 - 31 May 2017 Science of Kiln firing
Learning the process of firing and kiln chemistry
Slab project
Learning how to make ceramic piece using slab technique
Day May 2017
Mixing clay
Preparation of clay before using in hand building or wheel throwing projects
Wheel demonstration
Basic Wheel Throwing techniques demonstration

5. Day 5 - 01 June 2017 Trimming Glazing Q&A session
Learning the steps and techniques of trimming
Glazing
Layering, mixing and applying of glazes
Q&A session

6. Activity details Activity cost is AED 1,500 per participant
Ceramics Beginners Program
will take place at Yadawei Ceramic Studio and Gallery, Warehouse 30, New Al Khail Road, Al Qouz, Dubai, UAE.
The activity is run by professional trainers from Yadawei Ceramic Studio.