Fostering Artistic Talent
Join us in celebrating art and creativity.
BARBERTON INNOVATIVE ARTIST SOCIETY
REF: 315-544 NPO
Enterprise Number 2024 / 654881 / 08
Discover Your Pottery Passion Today
Join our pottery class and unleash your creativity while learning essential techniques to craft stunning ceramic pieces. Perfect for all skill levels, we welcome you to explore the art of pottery.
Pottery Techniques
Pottery is one of the oldest and most enduring forms of art, dating back thousands of years. It involves shaping clay into functional or decorative objects, which are then fired in a kiln to harden. In this class, you'll learn the basics of pottery, explore different techniques, and create your own unique pieces.
1. Hand Building
and building is a versatile and accessible pottery technique that involves shaping clay by hand without the use of a potter's wheel.
Pinch Pot:
Create small vessels by pinching the clay with your fingers.
Build larger forms by stacking and smoothing coils of clay
Coil Pot
Wheel Throwing
Wheel throwing is the art of using a potter's wheel to shape clay. This technique requires practice and skill, but it allows for the creation of symmetrical and finely crafted pieces.
Slab Building:
Use flat pieces of clay to construct shapes and structures.
Wheel Throwing
Centering: Positioning the clay in the center of the wheel.
Opening: Creating an opening in the centered clay.
Pulling: Drawing the walls of the clay upward to form the desired shape.
Trimming: Refining the shape and removing excess clay.
Sgraffito: Carving designs into the clay surface.
Slip Trailing: Applying slip (liquid clay) to create raised patterns.
Underglazing: Painting designs with colored slip before glazing.
Glazing: Applying a glass-like coating that adds color and texture, and protects the piece.
Decorating and Glazing
Gallery
Welcome to Barberton Innovative Artist Society (BIAS)! We’re here to turn your old jeans into jaw-droppingly beautiful objects that are both functional and sustainable. Imagine your favorite, worn-out denim jeans reincarnated as stylish bags, quirky accessories, cozy home decor, and one-of-a-kind clothing pieces. It’s like giving your old jeans a second lease on life, only this time they’re cooler and don’t have that weird knee hole.
At BIAS, we believe in the magic of transformation. We're not just cutting up fabric—we're creating stories, one stitch at a time. Every piece we craft carries the legacy of the jeans it once was, now reborn as a chic, eco-friendly fashion statement. So, if you’ve got a pair of jeans that’s seen better days, let us work our magic. Who knew your old denim could become the next big thing in sustainable fashion?
About the Barberton Society
A community fostering creativity and collaboration among local artists, enriching Barberton's cultural landscape through diverse artistic expressions and events.
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Local artists
The wheel spins round, a dance of delight, Transforming mud into vessels of light. Each line and contour, each loving stroke, A testament to the potter's evoked.
You didn’t come this far to stop
Our Artistic Services
Explore diverse artistic services that foster creativity and collaboration within our vibrant community.
Workshops & Classes
Join our workshops and classes designed to enhance your artistic skills and inspire creativity.
Exhibitions & Events
Participate in our exhibitions and events that showcase local talent and promote cultural enrichment.
Collaborative Projects
Engage in collaborative projects that unite artists and foster a spirit of community and creativity.
Get in Touch with Us
We’d love to hear from you! Reach out for inquiries, collaborations, or to learn more about our vibrant community of artists.
Contact
+27662219014
Support
Ceo@barbertoninnovativeartistsociety.co.za