Clay is a material with enormous potential that has been used centuries to make everyday objects, from pottery, tableware, tiles and bricks. When clay is fired in a hot air kiln, the material transforms in its definite shape and becomes ceramics. Ceramics comes in three types: porcelain, stoneware and crockery; depending on the purity of the clay and the temperature at which it was fired. There are many different techniques to design ceramics. You can mold the clay with casting clay or use a turning table. The clay objects can then be decorated and glazed after being fired.
The ceramics course teaches you various ceramics techniques. You will work on your own design and there's plenty of room to experiment. You can construct clean-lined, rectangular objects from slabs of clay. Plaster molds and casting clay are also available for producing multiples of your artwork. Following the drying process, your clay creations will be fired at a minimum of thousand degrees Celsius, after which you can make a selection from a wide range of glazes to decorate them. Your work will be finished and ready to use after the second firing
Schedule & enrolment
Teachers
Bart Jaspers
Bart’s love for ceramics was born over 40 years ago when he studied at the Dutch Ceramics Academy in Gouda. He first started teaching in 1987 at (amongst others) the Vrije Academie in Delft. In 1997, he started up a workshop where ceramics was made and sold only by people with disabilities. His mission is to help others develop their craftsmanship skills in their work with ceramics. For Bart, teaching is almost as much fun as making his own work!
Rink Schilling
Rink Schelling is a young designer and graduated from the Willem de Kooning Academy. Her passion lies in ceramics and she makes objects from home-grown clay from the Netherlands. Turning and modelling are her specialities. She works on her projects in her studio in Rotterdam.
Rates
Category 1 - Student
Category 2 - TU Delft employee
Category 3 - Other
You do not need an X-subscription to follow this course. However, you do need an account in our webshop, which yo can create with your NetID. Don't have a NetID? Then drop by X to create an account.
Practical Information
The course includes basic materials and enough clay and glaze to create your first piece of work. If you have time to work on more pieces, you can purchase more clay and other materials during the course. Wear clothing that can get dirty.
Ceramics is open to anyone with an X subscription who has completed one of the above mentioned courses or gained experience elsewhere, at any time when an assistant is present. All you need to do is register at 13:00 the day before the ticket hour will be. The assistant is there to help when needed, to give tips and advice and to ensure that all materials and equipment are used responsibly and safely.
You are welcome to use the techniques, tools and materials that you have been instructed in during the lessons. Clay, glazes, clay slip, pigments and plaster are available for purchase.
Practical Information
| Experience necessary |
| Assistants available |
| Reserve in advance, the day before from 13:00 |
| On Friday from 18:00 until 23:00 and on Saturday from 12:00 until 18:00 |