231732 Potter or Ceramic Artist

• Ceramicist

High levels of creative talent, cultural learning and/or knowledge, interest and personal commitment may substitute for formal qualifications or years of experience.

• Designs and plans functional or artistic articles made from clay, glass or other fusible materials
• Prepares clay by kneading, wedging and conditioning to achieve the desired consistency
• Shapes and moulds the clay into different forms and designs using various techniques such as wheel throwing, hand-building and carving
• Applies glazes and other surface treatments to pottery or ceramics to enhance its appearance, and adds unique colours, textures and patterns using techniques like brushwork, dipping, spraying, or wax resist
• Loads pottery into kilns and oversees the firing process
• Inspects finished pottery and ceramics for any defects or flaws, such as cracks, glaze irregularities or structural weaknesses