i‘ve always wanted to take pottery/ceramic classes. but they‘re expensive and i‘m broke and can‘t find a job :( i found this art store and they sell ceramic sculpting kits and glazes and paints for good prices plus they‘re good quality. and i found this book that teaches you techniques about ceramic clay sculpting. so i was thinking maybe i can learn it at home through this book and do it at home in my basement. but i‘m kind of clueless with different types of clay and firing and designs. so is it possible to learn by reading it from a guide book? or is it better to save up for a year and take classes?also anyone know any good online website/video lessons?
I know that in the town I live there are 2 groups that have scholarships for adults to take art classes Ask at the library and places that teach classes Books are good Also do searches for videos When you are asking about scholarships in the library they can direct your search for information
yes but not much you probably wont even notice any change in performance
Minimal horse power, You might get about 3 more horses. Be sure to install it correctly! ;D
In many cases, taking classes gives you access to equipment you need and can't afford if you can't afford the classes. And taking classes speeds you through the awkward beginning missteps. So look around for cheaper classes (guilds, neighborhood education, city sponsored, community college) and look for financial assistance. And once you do build up the skills and the product are you planning on making living money by doing this? Because it is tough to do, as college art graduates discover. You might explore salable products that require less equipment including polymer clay that can be baked tough in your home oven with a bit of care. Other unfired clays are less durable.
From my experience tackling new mediums (which I tend to do a lot) there are pros and cons to teaching yourself something. On one hand, it's cheap! With the growing popularity of the DIY movement and some help from your local library, you will probably be able to find plenty of tutorials to help you get started. Practice is the best way to learn something, and you don't have to pay someone while you fiddle around with clay. That being said, it is sometimes more economical in the long run to take classes. You have the benefit of individual help, which will mean way less trial and error and thus faster learning. It is usually a lot easier to be taught rather than stumble through piles of resources until you find something that works. You also will probably learn said medium much more thoroughly, and a solid foundation can be well worth the money. In the specific case of ceramics, I think it's worth it to take the class simply because the equipment you will need is very expensive. To fire clay, you have to use a kiln that can heat up to as high as 2500 degrees F. They are very expensive, and because of possible dangers at that temperature I'm not sure if DIY is a good thing to try. If you intend to throw vessels on a potter's wheel, you will need to buy that too. Don't be enticed by the super cheap ones like I was; they don't work well at all. It has also been my experience that kits aren't really that great, but sometimes they're a good way to start something. I would ask an artist rather than a salesperson about the kit if you really want it. If you want to practice sculpting you could always buy regular clay and just let it air dry. It will melt if it gets wet, but the practice can be useful while you wait for a class to be available.
