Ceramics Studio
In the Ceramics Studio, you will work on projects using porcelain and various types of clay. The studio is open to students from every program and is designed for focused, hands-on work and experimentation. Instructors are always on hand to provide guidance whenever you need support.
Equipment
What can you use here?
The studio has three main zones. to help you move through the design process:
- Zone 1: For creating plaster molds.
- Zone 2: For casting porcelain and firing ceramic pieces in kilns.
- Zone 3: For glazing objects and adding finishing touches.
You will have access to professional ceramic equipment, including modeling wheels, a pottery wheel, a slab roller, and mixers for porcelain and clay recycling. The studio also features a clay 3D printer, an extruder, a casting table, and four kilns. You can also use unconventional tools such as a washing machine, a meat and bone saw, colanders, whisks, spatulas, and pipettes. There is a wide selection of materials, pigments, and chemical additives, so you can experiment with different colors, textures, and forms.
Learning Opportunities
What can you learn here?
In class, you will learn the entire process of making ceramic objects based on your own designs. You will gain hands-on experience with clay and porcelain, practice modeling and mold-making, and learn techniques like slip casting, firing, and glazing. As you progress, you will start to develop your own unique design style.
Head
Arkadiusz Szwed
Head of the Ceramics Studio at School of Form and the Department of Exhibition Design and Production at the SWPS University's Faculty of Design in Warsaw
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