Ceramic Lathe Operator Course
What will I learn?
Learn how to operate a ceramic lathe properly with our detailed training programme for craftspeople. You'll learn important skills like centering, balancing and setting up the lathe machine. We'll look at different types of clay, how to prepare it and how to shape it accurately. Improve your work by learning how to finish the surface, trim it and refine it. You'll also learn how to use a kiln, the correct firing temperatures and how to glaze your work to make it perfect. This short, high-quality training programme will help you become an expert with lots of practice.
Apoia's Unique Offerings
Develop your skills
Enhance your practical skills listed below
Learn how to use a kiln properly: Make sure you fire ceramics safely and accurately.
Centre clay perfectly: Get the clay balanced and stable on the lathe.
Improve the surface finish: Learn how to add texture, smooth and polish your work.
Shape clay accurately: Use the right tools and hand skills to make consistent shapes.
Understand the different types of clay: Know how to get the best out of the clay and manage shrinkage.
Suggested summary
Workload: between 4 and 360 hours
Before starting, you can change the chapters and 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 similar to the examples below
This is a free course aimed at 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.