Advanced Wheel Practice & Form Exploration: Level 2

Advanced Wheel Practice & Form Exploration: Level 2 (18 Sessions · 54 Hours) 

A deeper understanding of control, form & professional functional ware. 

Why Join This Course?

• A perfect Level 2 program for students who want to move beyond cylinders and explore advanced wheel forms and and build toward a signature wheel-thrown style
• Learn high-level techniques: sectional throwing, set making, plate forming & lidded jar mechanisms. Work confidently with 750 g – 1 kg stoneware clay
• Practice advanced surface decoration: carving, fluting, stamping & sgraffito
• Learn multi-layer glazing, controlled overlaps & pouring techniques
• Small-batch format (1–3 students) for personalized, hands-on attention
• Documented homework assignments to track your growth
• Opportunity to sell selected pieces on the Janbo Living e-commerce website (commission-based)

What You’ll Learn

Module 1: Advanced Clay Control

• Throwing with multiple clay bodies
• Working confidently with 750 g – 1 kg clay
• Sectional throwing for taller, balanced forms
• Increasing wall height while maintaining even thickness
• Improving speed, rhythm & wheel control

Module 2: Functional Ware & Set Design

• Lidded jars & lid mechanisms (gallery + flange)
• Plates: centering wide clay, flattening, rim control
• Minimalist tableware sets: teacups, bowls & plates (uniformity training)
• Double-walled forms (insulated forms + hollow structure)
• Goblets & stemmed forms (base joining, proportion, balance)

Module 3: Form Exploration

• Vase variations & advanced forms: Tall-neck, Round belly, Shoulder & collar shapes, Trumpet body & Soft altered curves
• Understanding form language & balance
• Exploring proportion, volume & silhouette
• Working with negative space & visual harmony

Module 4: Surface & Glaze Techniques

Advanced Decorative Techniques: Carving, Fluting, Sgraffito, Stamping & Impressions

Advanced Glazing: Dipping, Pouring, Layering glazes, Controlled overlaps for gradient effects, Glaze thickness control & testing tiles, Sanding & Wax 

Clay Recycling & Sustainable Practice

Students will learn how to collect, recycle and reclaim clay, manage slurry, understand moisture levels, and maintain a sustainable pottery workflow.

Outcome of Level 2

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

• Throw multi-part forms
• Create consistent, well-measured sets
• Throw plates & lidded jars with accuracy
• Explore advanced vase forms & expressive wheel shapes
• Achieve professional-level surface decoration and glazing
• Begin developing your signature wheel-thrown style

Additional Course Features

Homework Assignment for Every Level

Each level includes structured homework assignments designed to strengthen your learning and build muscle memory.

Students must complete these tasks, and every assignment will be documented and submitted to the instructor for final approval, creating a personal learning archive that tracks your progress, growth, and technical mastery.

Sell Your Work on Janbo Living (Commission-Based)

Students can choose a selected piece from their final collection to be showcased and sold on The Janbo Living e-commerce website on a commission model, supporting your first steps as an emerging ceramic artist.

Optional Add-Ons

• Portfolio Photography: Professional shots of your final pieces
• Technique Breakdown Videos: Access to recorded demos
• Material Library Access: Tools, textures & glaze reference boards

Course Duration & Fees 

• Total Hours: 54 hours (16 instructor-led sessions, 2 free flow sessions, 3 hours each)
• Clay: Stoneware & Earthenware
• Course Fees: ₹30,000 (Includes clay, tools, glazes, two firings, tax & full studio support)
• Batch Timings (Choose One): (Wed to Sun)
• 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
• 2:30 PM – 5:30 PM
• 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
• Weekly Holiday: Monday & Tuesday
• What You Take Home: 12-15 finished ceramic pieces
• Enjoy unlimited open studio access for the entire duration of your course
• Unlimited clay usage included, so you can practice freely without restrictions

Terms & Conditions

• You may switch batches up to 3 times (subject to availability)
• Course Validity: You will get 30 days of validity from the date of joining to complete all sessions.
  (Example: 18 sessions can be completed any time within these 30 days). No extensions beyond the 30-day validity period
• No refunds after registration
• Seat can be transferred before course begins
• Full payment required to confirm your slot
• First-come, first-served basis