5 Months Professional Pottery Course

5-Month Ceramic Pottery Program

The Janbo 5-Month Professional Ceramic Program is an immersive training designed for individuals who want to deeply understand ceramics - from raw materials to finished works and studio practice.

This program moves beyond hobby pottery and introduces students to the complete journey of ceramics:

• Creating clay bodies from raw materials
• Wheel throwing mastery
• Hand building mastery
• Surface decoration and material preparation
• Developing glaze recipes
• Multiple firing techniques
• Mold making and reproduction techniques
• Ceramic tile and mural installations
• Studio production workflow

Participants will gain both technical knowledge and hands-on experience, preparing them to practice ceramics independently or start their own studio.

After completing the program, students will also participate in a 1-month studio internship to gain real production experience.

Level 1 – Basic Foundations

1. Creating Clay Bodies & Preparation
2. Clay Recycling
3. Matery in Wheel Throwing & Form Development
4. Mastery in Handbuilding

Level 2 – Intermediate Development

1. Mastery in Sculpture
2. Surface Decoration & Ceramic Materials
3. Preparing Engobe & Underglaze from Scratch
4. Testing and Understanding Clay Bodies

Level 3 – Advanced Ceramic Practice

1. Glaze Alchemy & Recipe Development
2. Kiln & Firing Techniques
3. Mold Making & Slip Casting
4. Ceramic Tile & Mural Design
5. Major Ceramic Projects
6. Studio Production Practice

This program provides complete ceramic training covering both traditional and contemporary practices.

Opportunities include:

• Publishing selected works in The Janbo Magazine
• Selling qualified pieces through The Janbo Living online store
• 1-month internship at The Janbo Studio
• Opportunity to participate in external ceramic events and exhibitions
• Optional learning experience at a traditional pottery studio in Kochi

Industry Exposure

Traditional Pottery Experience – Kochi Studio

Students will have the opportunity to visit a traditional pottery studio in Kochi to understand traditional pottery processes and manufacturing practices.

The course training will be facilitated through the Kochi studio, while travel and accommodation costs will be additional.

1-Month Studio Internship

After completing the 5-month program, students will participate in a 1-month internship at The Janbo Studio.

During this internship students will:

• Work within the studio environment
• Assist with ceramic production processes
• Gain practical studio experience
• Understand day-to-day ceramic studio operations

Opportunities Through The Janbo

The Janbo Magazine

Selected students and ceramic works may be featured in The Janbo Magazine, documenting their pottery journey and creations.

The Janbo Living

Qualified ceramic pieces may be curated and sold through The Janbo Living online store, allowing students to experience selling their work.

Program Outcome

• Understand clay bodies and create clay from raw materials
• Master wheel throwing techniques
• Learn surface decoration and material preparation
• Develop their own glaze recipes
• Gain experience with multiple firing methods
• Learn mold making techniques
• Create large ceramic projects
• Gain studio production experience

Program Details

• Duration: 5 Months + 1 Month Internship
• Time: 11 am to 6 pm 
• Day: Wed - Sun
• Location: The Janbo Studio, Bangalore
• Program Fees: Rs.3,25,000 (Includes tax, materials, tools)

Terms & Conditions

• Enrollment is confirmed only after full payment.
• All fees are non-refundable under any circumstances.
• You may reschedule your batch once, subject to availability.
• You may transfer your seat to another person with prior approval from The Janbo team.
  
• The Janbo reserves the right to make changes to batch schedules if required.