Hard Skills
AdvancedWheel ThrowingThe technical proficiency in shaping clay into symmetrical forms using a potter's wheel.
IntermediateKiln Operation and MaintenanceThe ability to program, load, and safely operate electric, gas, or atmospheric kilns and perform basic repairs.
AdvancedGlaze FormulationThe chemical understanding of raw materials to mix, test, and adjust glaze recipes for specific aesthetic and functional outcomes.
IntermediateHand-Building TechniquesConstructing ceramic forms using pinch, coil, and slab construction methods without the use of a wheel.
BasicClay Body ReclamationThe process of recycling scrap clay through slaking, drying, and pugging to return it to a workable state.