I recently joined Project Shut Up and Relax project series. I have always loved ceramics but have always found finding the right information so overwhelming.
Tracy has made the process of learning how to make your own hand built ceramic pieces so simple, enjoyable and fun. I highly recommend this course!
- Evelyn (Brisbane)
Introduction to Clay
My introduction to clay lesson will introduce you to helpful tools to use for handbuilding, how to cut a slab, health and safety advice in your workspace & easy, follow-along videos to coach you through making each of the three pieces.
Your pinch bowl, small platter & spoon will be the first of your future self's collection!
Pinch Pots
Ageing back to ancient times, pinch pots are one of the most simple and timeless pieces for a beginner potter to make. Pinching will be the first technique we teach in this lesson.
Slab Platters
Let your creativity start to shine through with your second piece of this lesson; a slab platter. Here, you can play around with designs and patterns on the surface of your platter.
Tea Spoons
Functional and fabulous! In our third and final piece of this lesson, we'll teach you joining and rolling techniques to help you in making a spoon. The perfect spoon to eat ice-cream with, may we add.
Example Curriculum
Frequently Asked Questions
How are the classes delivered?
The Project Shut Up and Relax series is delivered through teachable which is an online learning platform. Each project in the series is a stand-alone class that you can log into anytime after purchasing.
It is divided into segments so you can work through the project at your own pace. You can stop and start, jump to a point that works for you or go back to see something you might have missed.
Do you need your own Tools and Clay?
Yes, you will need your own tools and clay. Each class has a PDF tool sheet and a list of suggested clays.
How do we glaze and fire our pieces?
Glazing and firing details are made available through our private Facebook Community page in resources.