Ceramics: Design and Create Self-Watering Pieces
A course by Clarina , Ceramist
Discover the properties of low-fire ceramics and learn how to design objects that add value to everyday life
- English, Spanish
- 100% positive reviews (57)
- 1508 students
Discover the properties of low-fire ceramics and learn how to design objects that add value to everyday life
If you love plants and creating objects with your hands, low-fire ceramics is the perfect way to combine both of your passions. In her workshop, Clara Gutiérrez, better known as Clarina, is constantly exploring the versatility and creative possibilities of this material, which led her to the idea of developing a cheap, sustainable, and stylish watering system.
In this course, discover how to design and create self-watering, low-fire ceramic pieces using the pinch and slab techniques. Start off learning about the properties of this material, then begin to shape your style and bring your ideas to life to help your plants flourish all year round.
What will you learn in this online course?
20 lessons & 37 downloads
- 100% positive reviews (57)
- 1508 students
- 20 lessons (2h 37m)
- 37 additional resources (12 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: English, Spanish
- Spanish, English, Portuguese, German, French, Italian, Polish, Dutch
- Level: Beginner
- Unlimited access forever
What is this course's project?
Create a self-watering olla and self-watering pot, complete with a water reservoir, drainage plate, and lid.
Projects by course students
Who is this online course for?
Anyone interested in and excited about exploring the creative possibilities of low-fire ceramics.
Requirements and materials
No prior knowledge is necessary, but if you do have some experience with ceramics, this course will help you further develop your skills in both design and low-fire ceramics.
The materials for the course include clay, slip, glaze, modeling tools, and access to a kiln (your teacher helps you find places that offer this service).
Reviews
Clara Gutiérrez, better known as Clarina, started out as an art historian, but that all changed once she began taking ceramic classes. After studying to be a ceramist at the school of Arts et Techniques Céramiques in Paris, she opened her own studio in Madrid in 2020. She uses this space to teach ceramic classes and work on a wide variety of projects, both personal and professional.
Her goal is to create pieces with a modern and minimalist design that brighten up everyday life. Her collections include crockery, decorative pieces, and even fashion jewelry. Her designs can be found in stores across Spain and France, in addition to her own brick-and-mortar and online store.
Content
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U1
Introduction
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About Me
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Influences
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The importance of creative vocabulary
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U2
Low temperature ceramic
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What is low temperature ceramics?
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Uses of low temperature ceramics
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Self-irrigation and capillarity irrigation pieces
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Materials
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U3
Self watering pot
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References and pot design
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Pot making
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The lid of the pot
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U4
The self watering pot
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Pot design
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Plate preparation and cutting
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The pot saucer
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The pot body
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The water reserve
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The lid of the pot
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U5
Last details
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Finishes and decoration
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Tips for cooking and transportation
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Enamel of the piece
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Tips to optimize self-watering
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FP
Final project
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Ceramics: Design and Create Self-Watering Pieces
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FAQs
Domestika's courses are online classes that provide you with the tools and skills you need to complete a specific project. Every step of the project combines video lessons with complementary instructional material, so you can learn by doing. Domestika's courses also allow you to share your own projects with the teacher and with other students, creating a dynamic course community.
All courses are 100% online, so once they're published, courses start and finish whenever you want. You set the pace of the class. You can go back to review what interests you most and skip what you already know, ask questions, answer questions, share your projects, and more.
The courses are divided into different units. Each one includes lessons, informational text, tasks, and practice exercises to help you carry out your project step by step, with additional complementary resources and downloads. You'll also have access to an exclusive forum where you can interact with the teacher and with other students, as well as share your work and your course project, creating a community around the course.
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raw_corletto
Muy agradable y claro. Excelente idea lo del autorriego. lo recomiendo mucho. Muchas gracias
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reyes_maria
PlusUn curso muy claro. práctico y me pareció fascinante el mundo del autorriego. Lo super recomiendo! Gracias.
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jose_martinez_argel
Aprendí muchísimo, Clarina. Muy bien explicado. Gracias!
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verobains
Très pédagogique, conseils au fur et à mesure très bien expliqués.
Explications très simples et accessibles.
Vocabulaire à portée de tous et toutes.
Bravo!!!
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mar.montagud
Muy bien explicado y divertido. Me ha encantado este curso!!
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