Pottery & Ceramics Courses and Certifications

Aesthetic Appreciation and Creation

"People should not only appreciate the beauty that created by themselves but also be tolerant with the beauty created by others. The combination of various beauties blesses the world harmonious.

• XuetangX
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course

IIT Kanpur;  NPTEL

Nature and Properties of Materials - An Introductory Course

Explore crystallography, structures of materials, and defects in this introductory course. Gain essential knowledge applicable to various science and engineering fields.

• Swayam
• 8 weeks
• Available until Sep 11, 2026
• Free Online Course

From china to China:Thirty Lectures on Chinese ceramic Culture

Explore the rich heritage of Chinese ceramics through 30 lectures examining its evolution, cultural significance, and global influence across food, wine, tea, architecture, religion, and international trade.

• XuetangX
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course

Polymer Clay Jewelry: The Art of Aging Gracefully

Do you find natural beauty in imperfect, worn-out, broken, and aging items? If so, you\'re in the right place! Christi Friesen will guide you through...

• Craftsy
• 1 hour 24 minutes
• Self-Paced
• $39.00

Polymer Clay Jewelry: Mixed Media

The sky is truly the limit when it comes to mixed media designs involving polymer clay! In this class from our partners at Interweave, artist Christi Friesen shares the exciting...

• Craftsy
• 1 hour 53 minutes
• Self-Paced
• $39.00

Polymer Clay Jewelry: Learn 10 Beads & Charms

In this class from our partners at Interweave, Christi Friesen gives you 10 reasons to love polymer clay for making beads and charms! From intricate marbling and cane-making to sparkly...

• Craftsy
• 2 hours 22 minutes
• Self-Paced
• $39.00

Introduction to Pottery

Make your own decorative mug as you learn pottery throwing basics. Master potter Sarah Wolf shows you how from start to finish in this beginner’s class.

• Craftsy
• 1 hour 18 minutes
• Self-Paced
• $39.00

Florian Gadsby

Throwing Handmade Pouring Vessels - Making Pottery from Beginning to End

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Comprehensive guide to creating handmade pouring vessels, from throwing and trimming to glazing and firing. Includes detailed steps, techniques, and a final pour test demonstration.

• YouTube
• 27 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Florian Gadsby

Creating Crimson Stoneware Vases with Bronze Filings - A Pottery Experiment

Explore the creation of unique crimson vases using red stoneware, iron body, and bronze filings, from clay blending to final firing. Witness the entire pottery process and stunning results.

• YouTube
• 23 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

How To Make Everything

I Forged My Own Tools and Gun to Make This Sandwich From Scratch

Discover the ultimate DIY challenge: forge tools, craft ceramics, raise livestock, and hunt wild game to create a completely from-scratch sandwich over a decade-long journey.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 4 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Florian Gadsby

How to Center Clay - A Beginner's Guide

Comprehensive guide on centering clay for pottery, covering techniques, positioning, and troubleshooting. Ideal for beginners seeking to master this fundamental skill in wheel throwing.

• YouTube
• 17 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Florian Gadsby

How to Make a Pottery Dinner Plate - Part One

Learn pottery techniques for creating dinner plates, from clay preparation to throwing and shaping, with expert guidance on tools and methods for achieving professional results.

• YouTube
• 17 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Florian Gadsby

How to Throw, Glaze and Fire a Pottery Inkwell - From Beginning to End

Comprehensive guide to creating pottery inkwells: throwing, trimming, glazing, and firing techniques demonstrated step-by-step, from raw clay to finished product.

• YouTube
• 17 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Florian Gadsby

How to Make Simple, Small Pottery Jars - Narrated Version

Learn to create small pottery jars with expert guidance. Master throwing, trimming, glazing, and firing techniques. Discover the intricate process behind these charming vessels from start to finish.

• YouTube
• 17 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Florian Gadsby

How to Throw and Trim a Small Pottery Plate - Narrated Version

Comprehensive guide to throwing and trimming a small pottery plate, covering techniques from clay preparation to final trimming, with detailed explanations of tools and methods used.

• YouTube
• 15 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video