Ceramic Modeling and Illustration with Watercolor
A course by cayagutierrez · Claudia María Gutiérrez , Illustrator and Ceramic Artist
Joined February 2015
Learn to model ceramic pieces with your own two hands and discover the techniques to illustrate captivating stories about them
Learn to model ceramic pieces with your own two hands and discover the techniques to illustrate captivating stories about them
Joined February 2015
Ever wanted to dress your table with your own handmade creations? Join ceramic artist and illustrator Claudia María (CAYA) Gutiérrez and learn how to create your own plate and mug or plate and bowl set. Let your creativity flow as you illustrate them with a captivating character story. CAYA, who won the 2011 Tragaluz Illustration Award and was recognized in the Latin American Ilustración -LAI2- competition, specializes in weaving her illustrations into the world of ceramics.
In this course, learn to model functional ceramic pieces with your own two hands and illustrate them with a character-based story. CAYA teaches you how to create it all from scratch and decorate it with ceramic pigments using a technique equivalent to the delicate subtlety that watercolor offers.
What will you learn in this online course?
18 lessons & 29 downloads
- 100% positive reviews (52)
- 1,829 students
- 18 lessons (3h 38m)
- 29 additional resources (9 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: Spanish, English
- Spanish · English · Portuguese · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch
- Level: Beginner
- Unlimited access forever
What is this course's project?
Create a set of ceramic pieces comprising a mug and plate or a bowl and plate on which to narrate a story with illustrated characters.
Projects by course students
Who is this online course for?
Anyone drawn to the world of ceramics and illustration who'd like to enjoy the practice of using their own two hands to create functional items for their everyday life.
Requirements and materials
You don't need any previous experience to take this course, just the desire to learn how to create delightful ceramic pieces.
In terms of materials, you need a pencil and paper, paintbrushes, watercolors, a basic pottery kit, modeling tools, pigments, and ceramic glaze.
Reviews
A course by cayagutierrez · Claudia María Gutiérrez
Claudia María Gutiérrez, @cayagutierrez, is an illustrator and ceramic artist who originally studied social communication, a profession she practiced for several years. She has illustrated books for multiple publishing houses, completed illustration commissions for public and private organizations, and undertaken many personal projects. While looking for ways to transfer her own drawings onto objects, she discovered the fascinating universe of ceramics, an ancient craft with infinite possibilities. Since then, she has merged the two worlds together.
She won the 2011 Tragaluz Illustration Award (Colombia), was a runner-up at the 2013 Latin American Ilustración -LAI2- competition (USA), got a special mention from the jury of the 2013 Ibero-American Illustration Award (Argentina), and participated in the 2015 Bratislava Illustration Biennial.
Content
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U1
Introduction
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Presentation
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Influences
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U2
From paper to ceramic piece
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Materials and tools
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Inspiration process: visualize your characters
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Inspiration process: visualize your phrase
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The sketch
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Composition: locate the sketch on paper
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U3
Manual modeling techniques
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How to wedge the clay
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Slab technique for modeling a plate
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Pinch technique for shaping a bowl or bowl
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U4
Illustrate your piece step by step
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Watercolor and ceramic pigments
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The color palette
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Calligraphy of your phrase
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Composition: transfer the drawing to the part
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How to illustrate with pigments 1
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How to illustrate with pigments 2
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U5
Final process: final details
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How to protect and transport your pieces for the first burn
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Glazed and second burning
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FP
Final project
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Ceramic Modeling and Illustration with Watercolor
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Domestika's courses are online classes that provide you with the tools and skills you need to complete a specific project. Every step of the project combines video lessons with complementary instructional material, so you can learn by doing. Domestika's courses also allow you to share your own projects with the teacher and with other students, creating a dynamic course community.
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manuelagermani
PlusLa proposta progettuale è semplice ma ben organizzata, sono infatti scandite bene le fasi di lavoro e le singole attività. l'insegnante è chiara nelle sue spiegazioni. In particolare mi sono interessata all'acquerello legato alle tecniche di ceramica.
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sylbelanger
PlusExcellent cours!
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nicomartina39
It's a very interesting course. I like the ceramic decoration very much, the teacher is a special artist and she explains it so well!
nathalia29
Buen curso
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dmurag
Its my first domestika course and I enjoyed it so much. Very informative! I hope I can start a project here soon