Program Overview

Press Moulding & Surface Decoration with Aimee Morris from ACS

Short Course Description

Guided by a member of the team from Aberdeen Ceramics Studio, you are invited to learn the technique of press moulding with the aim to make your own dish or plate. In addition, you will be introduced to a number of different surface decoration techniques which can be applied to your own piece of crockery.

Mode of Study

• On Campus

Mode of Attendance

• Part Time

Start Date

TBC

Course Length

1 day, 10:00 - 16:00

What You Will Study

Participants are invited to learn how to make their own dish or plate using a press moulding technique. Moulds involve a variety of dishes sourced from the participants own home.

Following the process of press moulding you are invited to experiment with surface decoration and will be guided through a variety of techniques including sgraffito, stencils and stamping.

Participants will make two test tiles to sample and experiment with both decoration and colour prior to decorating the surface of their own final dish or plate.

Both the completed dish and one test tile will be bisque fired using the kiln located in our purpose-built ceramic’s studio. Furthermore, the option for your work to be glazed (clear glazed) for you is also provided.

Maker’s pots can be collected at a later date.

Course & Module Information

Modules and delivery order may change for operational purposes. The University regularly reviews its courses. Course content and structure may change over time.

Learning Methods

This course will be delivered on campus from 10:00 - 16:00.

Activity Summary

• Minimum of 8 students, maximum of 12 in the group
• 6 hours of teaching in total over 1 day, 10:00 - 16:00 with a 30 minute lunch break and 15 minute breaks in the morning and afternoon.

Assessment

This course is not formally assessed.

Staff Delivering on this Course

Aimee Morris

Aimee Morris, an alumna of Gray’s School of Art graduated with a BA (Hons) in Communication Design in 2019. The creative practice of this Scottish based illustrator and ceramicist is centred around conversations had, observations made and responses to. In turn, Morris builds stoneware pieces using ancient methods such as pinching and coiling.

Currently undergoing an MA in Art and Social Practice, the ceramist finds herself exploring themes of emotions, wellbeing and bathing culture.

Aberdeen Ceramics Studio

Aberdeen Ceramics Studio is a team of six passionate ceramicists and potters who share a vision to make working with ceramics available to everyone in the North East of Scotland. The team is made up of Aimee Morris, AJ Simpson, Amy Benzie, Celda Tyndall, Kevin Andrew Morris and Matthew Wilcock.

Entry Requirements

There are no formal entry requirements for this course.

This workshop is suitable for beginners.

Required Age

All students are required to be at least 16 years of age on the commencement of the course.

Fees & Funding

For Academic Year 2022/2023

• Course fee: £120 per person

The fee is to be paid as part of sign up process and prior to workshop date.

Additional Costs

• Essential core materials are provided.
• Tea, coffee and biscuits will be provided, however participants should bring their own lunch as most catering outlets on campus are closed during the weekend.
• The following course-related costs are not included in the course fees:
  • Accommodation and living costs
  • Printing

Course Cancellation

If minimum participant numbers for this course are not met, the course will be cancelled and participants will receive a full refund.