Ceramic Experience

A potential problem with learning ceramics is that you must have 

some experience with pottery to be able to learn ceramics. But, 

unless you have a pottery expert to teach you, or unless you 

enroll in a pottery class, there is really no easy way to learn 

how to do ceramics. It can be difficult to find the right person 

to help you through the learning process if you don't know where 

to look, but these tips below should help you to get started with 

pottery, and then once you gain some experience, with ceramics.

• You can get help from a local community collage or recreational center. Many offer Saturday classes that are good for people who work 9-5 during the week. Hands on learning with a qualified teacher is the best way to learn pottery.
• The internet is a great source of information about pottery. You can find ceramic designs, tools, and materials that you need to create your own pottery. You will have to purchase some of these, but others are free of cost to help you learn. Also, you can find a network of people online who can help guide you through your learning experience by giving you information and helpful tips.
• Local art schools often offer evening and weekend classes. A large amount of materials are needed for the complete pottery process, so a class at an art school will give you access to important tools, such as the kiln.

Although it is important to learn pottery hands-on with an 

experienced person, through the internet or through local classes 

or schools, it is entirely possible to learn how to create 

beautiful pottery and ceramics.

Once you begin to learn and are 

trained, you can do much of the work at home if you buy the right 

supplies. It may be possible to do most of your work at home, 

and then network with other artists to find a kiln to use. Clay 

is a fun medium to work with, so donít give up just because it 

takes a little more effort to get started than it does with other 

areas of art.