Learn our clay secrets. Sculpt your own story online at your own pace.
This isn't just a tutorial, it’s the first time we’ve shared everything. From our custom clay blends to the folds, curves, and story behind the Author signature platter, t...
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Learn our clay secrets. Sculpt your own story online at your own pace.
This isn't just a tutorial, it’s the first time we’ve shared everything. From our custom clay blends to the folds, curves, and story behind the Author signature platter, this course takes you behind the scenes and right into the studio. This course is completely online so you can tick of lessons anywhere in the world at your own speed.
You'll start by crafting our iconic sand clay blends, something we have never ever taught. Then you’ll build confidence through a series of smaller practice pieces like the Mini Lilly Bowl and Mini Boring Platter before scaling up to make your own full-size boring platter.
We give you tips and tricks to push you creatively and explore your own designs
Whether you’re brand new to clay or looking to refine your hand-building style, this course is designed to help you slow down, trust your hands, and make something truly your own.
What’s Inside our online course:
4 Signature Clay Blend Recipes (including how to make and experiment with your own)
Mini Lily Bowl Project (pinch pot + slab sculpting)
Mini Boring Platter Practice Piece
Test Tile System for glaze and clay testing
Full Boring Platter walkthrough
Bonus: Tips on drying, cracking, and finishing
Includes downloadable PDF guide and step-by-step instructions
Glazing and firing
Lessons demonstrating all our signature designs
Perfect For:
Anyone located outside of Auckland, this coure is all online
Beginners who want to learn hand-building our way
Potters wanting to try Author-style movement and folds
Anyone who wants to create work with intention and story
Learn new skills blending sand with clay for a natural finish that wows
COURSE LAYOUT
Introduction – The philosophy and flow of the course
Module 1: Clay Blends – Learn our 4 signature sand clay blends
Module 2: Practice Pieces – Mini Lily Bowls, Rosa Bowls, and mini platters to gain confidence
Module 3: The Boring Platter – The full process from slab to sculpt
Module 4: Drying & Bisque Firing – Our slow-dry system and bisque setup
Module 5: Glazing & Finishing – Clear glaze, raw finishes, and testing for confidence
Module 6: Styling & Sharing – How to style, shoot, and show off your work
Bonus: Beyond the Platter – A brand new platter form we’ve never taught before
Bonus: Design Your Own Version
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