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Lakeside Pottery Studio has opened an offer of expert lessons and resources in ceramic art, pottery, sculpture, restoration and Kintsugi.
Following are some of its features-
1) Pottery and Ceramic Art Lessons and Tutorials for All Levels and Ages
Lakeside Pottery Studio offers a growing collection of online pottery and ceramic art lessons designed to support beginners, experienced artists and educators. Our step-by-step tutorials cover wheel-throwing and handbuilding techniques, with many project examples, including lessons developed especially for children.
Practical Tips and Techniques for Ceramic Artists
In addition to hands-on methods, its resources provide essential practical guidance to support ceramic artists at every level.
Topics include –
- Clay Selection, Preparation, and Handling
Best practices for choosing the right clay body, proper wedging, drying, and recycling techniques. - Wheel-Throwing, Handbuilding, and Tile Making
Step-by-step instructions for centering, shaping, trimming, and exploring slab, coil, extruder, pinch construction, and tile making techniques, including mold use, shrinkage planning, and warping prevention. - Glaze Recipes, Mixing, Application, and Defect Resolution
Comprehensive guidance on selecting, mixing, applying, and testing glazes to achieve consistent and predictable results, with solutions to common glaze issues. - Kiln Loading, Firing Practices, and Troubleshooting
Expert tips on kiln loading, developing effective firing schedules, and addressing problems such as warping, cracks, and glaze defects. - Studio Setup, Organization, and Safety
Strategies for creating an efficient and safe studio environment, including tool maintenance, building a wedging table, and proper handling of materials and chemicals.
These lessons also include troubleshooting support to help artists recognize and solve common challenges, promoting confidence and skill development.
With over 60 project examples and comprehensive instructional resources, Lakeside Pottery Studio aims to support artists in refining their craft and nurturing a fulfilling creative practice.
2) Ceramic and Sculpture Restoration & Kintsugi Repair Tutorials
Support for Restoring Your Work
Lakeside Pottery Studio offers detailed tutorials on ceramic and sculpture restoration for artists, collectors, and educators worldwide. Our lessons focus on repairing chips, cracks, breaks; and missing parts on objects made from ceramic, stone, resin, plaster and metal.
Restoration Techniques and Materials
We provide instruction in structural rebuilding, sculpting with clay and resin, color matching, painting, surface texturing and overglaze finishing. Its approach follows archival repair practices, using materials compatible with original pieces to preserve both appearance and strength.
Common Restoration Questions Addressed
The Q&A section covers adhesive selection, surface preparation, bonding strength, color blending and troubleshooting complex repairs. These lessons apply to small figurines as well as larger sculptures.
The Art and Philosophy of Kintsugi
The course shares guidance on Kintsugi, the traditional Japanese method of repairing broken pottery with gold lacquer. This practice honors imperfection and the history of each piece, transforming its breaks into celebrated features that enrich its story.
Experience and Recognition
Lakeside Pottery Studio’s restoration work includes multiple prestigious projects, such as Kintsugi pieces commissioned as gifts by the White House. The studio supports collectors, museums and institutions with museum-quality pottery, ceramic and sculpture restoration.
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