Ceramics--Art & Hobby

Ceramics are a form of art in which you would spin or mould a piece of clay into a pot, bowl, or other similar item.

Contemporary ceramics studios may offer an in-house hobby studio where adults and children can paint and create their own ceramics. Visitors are able to choose their own ceramic pieces from an extensive range of fun and functional items and then paint their chosen design onto the piece. The studio will then glaze and fire the personalised masterpiece, which will be ready for collection in a few days or returned by post.

Ceramics studios will run classes the teach students the art of ceramic design, brush work and colour. Children get to let their creativity come to the fore by experimenting with colour and clay. Intermediate and advanced ceramics, decorating and glazing classes are also available at many studios. A glaze is a layer or coating of powdered glass which has been fused to the ceramic object by firing at a high temperature. Glaze can serve to colour, decorate, strengthen or waterproof an item.

Art and hobby ceramics businesses will offer a number of different services and supplies including brushes and tools, wheels, decals, clays, precious metal clay, dichroic glass, glazes, greenware. Common services offered will include firing, glazing and air brushing, as well as classes, lectures and exhibitions.