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Ceramic Lathe Operator Course

What will I learn?

Become skilled in ceramic lathe operation through our detailed training course made for artisans. Learn key skills like centering the clay, balancing, and lathe setup. Discover different clay types and preparation methods, achieving accuracy in shaping and forming. Improve your pieces with surface finishing, trimming, and refining processes. Study kiln operation, firing temperatures, and glazing methods to perfect your artistry. Improve your expertise with our short, high-quality, and practical training course.

Apoia's Advantages

Online course with lifetime access
Certificate aligned with educational standards
PDF summaries for download
24/7 online support available
Select and sequence the chapters you wish to study
Customize the course duration
Instant feedback on practical activities
Study anytime, no internet required

Develop skills

Enhance the development of the practical skills mentioned below

Master kiln operation: Guarantee safety and accuracy when firing ceramics.

Perfect centering: Achieve balance and stability on the lathe.

Enhance surface finishing: Apply texturing, smoothing, and polishing methods.

Shape with precision: Use tools and hand techniques for consistent forms.

Understand clay properties: Optimize plasticity and manage shrinkage.

Suggested summary

Workload: between 4 and 360 hours

Before starting, you can modify the chapters and the workload.

  • Choose which chapter to start with
  • Add or remove chapters
  • Increase or decrease the course workload

Examples of chapters you can add

You will be able to generate more chapters like the examples below

This is a free course, focused on personal and professional development. It is not equivalent to a technical, undergraduate, or postgraduate course, but provides practical and relevant knowledge for your professional journey.