This training is for professional development purposes, and the certificate obtained does not replace MYK authorization certificates required for mandatory courses.

Program Objective

It offers participants an artistic space where they can freely express their imagination. By enabling production without being bound by molds, it provides an opportunity to develop manual skills and design abilities.

Course Content

• Introduction to Ceramic Art
  • History of ceramics and cultural significance
  • The role of freeform shaping in ceramics
  • Basic materials and tools used
• Understanding and Preparing Ceramic Clay
  • Characteristics and selection of clay types
  • Preparing clay suitable for freeform shaping
  • Moisture balance and kneading techniques
• Basic Freeform Shaping Techniques
  • Hand shaping (pinching)
  • Coiling and slab forming techniques
  • Joining and attachment methods
• Surface Textures and Decorative Applications
  • Methods for texturing and enhancing surfaces
  • Carving, incising, and stamping techniques
  • Use of color and contrast in ceramic decoration
• Drying and Firing Process
  • Points to consider during drying
  • Types of kilns and firing temperatures
  • Preventing cracks, warping, and other defects
• Glazing and Final Touches
  • Types of glazes and application methods
  • Use of colored glazes and matte/glossy finishes
  • Information about second firing (glaze firing)
• Artistic Expression in Freeform Shaping
  • Developing your own style
  • Creating functional and decorative objects
  • Artistic integrity and aesthetic evaluation
• Hands-on Workshop
  • Participant projects and free production
  • Individual practice under instructor guidance
  • Feedback and evaluation of works

The training is open to institutional collaborations (package for institution/company legal entities), and individual applications are not accepted. The training content can be reorganized according to your institutional participant profile and needs. As a result of mutual discussions, the scope and method of the training (face-to-face / online) are determined and the relevant processes are completed. In case of mutual agreement, the date, time, and location of the training are planned in line with the availability of your institution’s participants and our instructors.