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Explore the art of crafting ceramic drums through a comprehensive video series spanning 2 hours and 30 minutes. Learn the step-by-step process of creating two distinct types of drums: a small 'clay bass' drum with a glued-on goat skin head and a djembe drum featuring a traditional goat skin head mounted with ropes and rings. Follow along as the videos cover throwing and glazing techniques, head mounting methods, and finishing touches. Witness time-lapse demonstrations of the entire drum-making process, from pottery to music. Gain insights into stoneware Udu drums, including both playing techniques and manufacturing discussions. Master the intricate details of ceramic drum creation, from wrapping and knotting rings to mounting and tightening drum heads, in this hands-on guide to merging pottery craftsmanship with musical instrument construction.

The course of “Appreciation of Traditional Chinese Ceramic Arts” is developed by Jingdezhen Ceramic University, the only university featuring ceramic arts in the world. This course aims to introduce the traditional Chinese ceramic arts with its emphasis on the history of Chinese ceramic arts and the appreciation of some exquisite ceramics. The faculty of the course includes some renowned ceramic artists in China and professors of Jingdezhen Ceramic University, who present appealing lectures and their unique ceramic crafts. In addition to traditional Chinese ceramic arts, some contemporary ceramic works are also presented so that you could have an overall understanding of Chinese ceramics. The main contents of the course include the Chinese ceramic history, ceramics production crafts, major kilns of China and influential ceramic types in China. Each episode consists of cultural background, ceramic characteristics, production process and appreciation of works. In specific, our contents include Chinese ceramic history, earthen sculpture of Qin and Han Dynasties, tri-colored glazed pottery of Tang Dynasty, major kilns of Song Dynasty, blue and white porcelains, traditional ceramics production crafts of Jingdezhen, Doucai, Wucai and Gucai, Fencai, Xincai, color glaze, ceramic sculpture and purple clay teapots.

Explore a comprehensive series of ceramic masterclasses featuring renowned artists and their techniques. Gain insights from experts like Tiffany Scull, Anna Silverton, Helen Beard, and John Jelfs as they demonstrate their unique approaches to pottery. Learn diverse methods from Jo Taylor's sculptural forms to Barbara Gittings' decorative techniques. Discover the secrets behind Emily Myers' precise throwing, Adam Buick's moon jar creations, and Adrian Bates' innovative surface treatments. Delve into Stuart Carey's functional ware, Angela Mellor's translucent porcelain, and Richard Miller's traditional slipware. Master wheel-throwing with Duncan Ayscough, explore Walter Keeler's distinctive style, and understand Annette Welch's decorative processes. Uncover the intricacies of bone china with Sasha Wardell, raku firing with Stephen Murfitt, and throwing and altering with Ruthanne Tudball. From Katharina Klug's colorful designs to Daphne Carnegy's majolica techniques, Robert Cooper's creative glazing to Marshall Colman's slip decoration, this extensive collection offers a wealth of knowledge for ceramic enthusiasts of all levels.

Learn the art of crafting ceramic flutes in this comprehensive tutorial. Explore various techniques for creating circular flutes, ocarinas, and transverse flutes from clay. Discover the intricacies of tuning and playing ceramic instruments, with a focus on producing D Minor Pentatonic and Mixolydian scales. Master the process of incorporating sound bells and develop essential skills for making clay whistles. Gain valuable insights and tips to enhance your pottery and musical instrument-making abilities.

During the learning: 1. How to take this course?(1) First of all, you need to have the access to the internet which helps watch videos smoothly.(2) You can choose to log in to our website on the computer or follow our mini-program on WeChat to learn on the phone.(3) As long as you sign up for a course, our lecturer or team members will notify you of the course in a message, and will also copy you on the email. Please check it timely.2. What should I do if I have problems during the learning?You can get help in the following ways:(1) Post your problems in the group chat. Other learners of this course might solve your problems;(2) Comment in the discussion zone. The team will reply timely.(3) Consult customer service or email us at any time at the email address: support@xuetangx.com3. I'm a novice. Any suggestions for me?(1) Since our courses are available on MOOC, you can have a flexible schedule and location. However, we still want you to continue this course at a fixed time every week. Your arrangement according to the Forgetting Curve can deliver efficient learning to the maximum.(2) Although the learning is easy, a test or task will be assigned after each chapter ends to see how well you have learned. You should finish them independently as soon as possible. If you don’t understand any points, you can review the course.(3) You are encouraged to discuss with all learners, which not only helps review and internalize what you learned, but also exchange ideas with others. You will surely be rewarded.

Explore the fundamental techniques of ceramics in this comprehensive course, focusing on wheel throwing, decorative methods, and glazing processes. Delve into the creative process and concept development while gaining hands-on experience with ceramic materials. Learn essential skills such as monster duck face and spiral wedging, throwing and trimming bowls, creating jars with lids, and understanding glazing techniques through shop tiles. Broaden your artistic perspective and develop a deeper appreciation for the intricacies of ceramic craftsmanship.

Chinese ceramics are an important carrier and symbol of Chinese culture, and one of the outstanding ethnic genes of China, having served as a significant marker of the Chinese nation for a long period of history. The term "CHINA" in lowercase signifies "ceramics," while in uppercase it refers to "China," indicating the prominent role and influence of ceramics in the development of Chinese culture. Chinese ceramics not only contain the background of Chinese history, culture, society, politics, and economy, but also embody the essence of science, technology, craftsmanship, and aesthetics. They occupy an extremely important position in the history of Chinese cultural development and in the cultural exchanges between China and other countries. With its exquisite craftsmanship, rich products, broad market, and frequent exchanges, Chinese ceramics stand tall in the forest of world cultures, closely related to the material and spiritual lives of people both domestically and internationally. As an integral part of Chinese culture, Chinese ceramic culture has been closely linked with Chinese food culture, wine culture, tea culture, architectural culture, clothing culture, music culture, sports culture, religious culture, poetry culture, and funeral culture since the birth of its material carrier "ceramics." Along with the vigorous development of ancient Silk Road trade, Chinese ceramics, which are admired and sought after worldwide, gradually entered the material and spiritual cultural fields of people in various countries, forming a wonderful combination of Chinese ceramic culture with the folk culture, religious culture, and painting art of the export regions. This course consists of 30 lectures, divided into three parts. The first part includes Lectures 1 and 2, which mainly introduce the emergence of pottery and the evolution from pottery to porcelain. The second part, from Lecture 3 to Lecture 23, is based on the history of Chinese ceramics and Chinese culture, introducing the ideological culture, ideological concepts, values, and behavioral norms related to the national characteristics and style reflected by ceramics as a carrier in our country's history. The third part, from Lecture 24 to Lecture 30, mainly introduces the dissemination and influence of Chinese ceramic culture in the world, compares and analyzes the exchanges, interactions, and integrations between Chinese and foreign ceramic cultures, thereby highlighting the core position of Chinese ceramics in the history of world ceramic development, and also highlighting the significant role played by Chinese ceramics in the history of world cultural exchanges.

Explore the fascinating world of ceramic art in this comprehensive 90-minute lecture covering the fundamentals of pottery and sculpture. Delve into the origins and various types of clay, understanding their composition and the different stages clay undergoes during the creative process. Learn essential methods for shaping and treating clay surfaces, discover the art of glazing, and gain insights into the aesthetic principles that guide ceramic design. Whether you're a beginner or looking to refine your skills, this informative session provides a solid foundation in ceramic craftsmanship.

Explore the art of ceramic pottery and sculpture through hands-on tutorials covering various techniques. Learn to use the potter's wheel, create wall pockets, craft pinch pots and coil pots, construct clay boxes, and design candle luminarias in this comprehensive 2.5-hour workshop.

Ceramic products are important cultural heritages of human civilization, and continue to adorn modern lives with their vivid appearance and rich cultural implication. A beautifully crafted and tastefully formed ceramic piece embodies the technology and craft of its times, records the bits of history and life. Combining painting, poetry, calligraphy, sculpture on its tiny body, it also functions as a carrier of social education information, integrating all in one no matter ancient or modern, Chinese or foreign, whole or partial, scientific or aesthetic. Thus its cultural and aesthetic value far exceeds its exquisite form and beautiful glaze, identified as " revealing metaphysical concept by tangible objects.” Based on the archaeological material, this course will systematically elaborates the origin, development and achievements of ancient Chinese ceramics from the aspects of history, technology and art.Part of the content is operated and filmed in VR, which is the first VR MOOC course in China, and there are many sitcoms related to the course.Some of them are filmed in VR.Reference Books[1] Chinese Ceramics, Chief Editor:Fang Lili,translated by William W.Wang,China Intercontiental Press, 2016.5[2] Han Wei, Artistic Innovation of Jingdezhen Ceramics and Chinese Zodiac Culture, 2018 International Conference on Management and Education, Humanities and Social[3] SuN Jingyi; WANG Lun，The Embodiment of Ceramic Culture-Loaded Words in Chinese Ceramic Stories，Higher Education of Social Science Vol. [4]Shishi Xiang. Research on Cultural Production Liling Underglaze Five-colored Porcelain. 2017,[5]Hongshan Chen. Analysis on the Historical Role and Significance of Purple Clay Teapot and Its Inscription Decoration. 2014,[6]Chao Ying Ouyang, Ya Jie Xiong, Lin Li. Application of Traditional Chinese Decorative Patterns in Ceramics Design. 2014, [7]Hongshan Chen. Analysis on the Historical Role and Significance of Purple Clay Teapot and Its Inscription Decoration. 2014, [8]Shishi Xiang. Research on Cultural Production Liling Underglaze Five-colored Porcelain. 2017, [9]Wanyu Zhang, Rongbin Wang, Yueshan Wang. An Attempted Discussion on The Inheritance And Development of Cloisonné. 2015,

Dive into a comprehensive series of ceramics tutorials covering essential techniques from slab projects and pinch pots to introductory glazing. Learn about the stages of clay, key vocabulary, and necessary tools before mastering various handbuilding methods, including rolling slabs and creating cups with different handle styles. Explore underglaze and basic glazing techniques, perfect the art of pinch pots, and advance to throwing bowls on a potter's wheel. Discover unique methods like using templates and creating marbled clay effects with agateware pottery. Conclude with valuable tips on photographing your 3D artwork using a smartphone or tablet, equipping you with a well-rounded skill set in ceramic artistry.

To realize next-generation devices, novel ceramic materials with ultimate physical and chemical properties are required. For this purpose, a few intrinsic and extrinsic approaches for the development of new functional ceramics are proceeding. This course provides the fundamentals of functional ceramics and the materials design rules for developing advanced ceramics with ultimate physical and chemical properties.

Explore the mineralogical aspects of opaque ceramic glazes from the Islamic world and Europe spanning the 7th to 16th centuries CE in this 22-minute talk by Michael Tite of Oxford University. Delve into the origins of glass production in Egypt and the Near East, tracing the development of earliest glazed ceramics to the artistic and technological pinnacle of Islamic ceramic production with Iznik ware. Examine SEM cross-sections and backscatter mode images of Islamic opaque glazed ceramics, learning about the production techniques and spread of opaque yellow and white glaze technology. Discover the introduction of opaque white glaze technology in Europe and its culmination in Italian Maiolica Istoriato. This presentation, part of the Mineralogical Society of America's Centennial Symposium, offers valuable insights into applied mineralogy as a tool for researching the provenance and technology of ancient ceramics.

Explore a comprehensive series of ceramics tutorial videos designed for intermediate-level students. Learn various techniques including dip glazing, slab construction, wheel throwing, trimming, and surface decoration. Master the creation of diverse forms such as textured pinch cups, slab platters, tripod pots, and lidded vessels. Discover glazing basics, raku firing, and specialized techniques like mishima and slip trailing. Gain insights into studio maintenance, tool usage, and problem-solving in pottery making. Perfect for students looking to expand their ceramics skills or catch up on missed demonstrations.

Dive into a comprehensive series of ceramics tutorials covering a wide range of techniques and projects. Learn the basics of clay, master the pottery wheel, and explore hand-building methods like pinch pots, coil technique, and slab construction. Discover the art of glazing, understand kiln firing processes, and experiment with various ceramic styles from ancient Egyptian-inspired pieces to pop culture-themed creations. Explore alternative materials like salt dough and engage in related crafts such as 3D origami and paper quilling. Gain insights into virtual learning strategies for art education and take virtual field trips to enhance your artistic knowledge. Perfect for beginners and intermediate ceramicists alike, these tutorials offer practical tips, creative projects, and in-depth explanations of ceramic processes to help you develop your skills and unleash your creativity in the world of ceramics.

"Household Ceramics;" is an important undergraduate course in the major of ceramic art and design at Jingdezhen Ceramic Institute. It aims to transmit excellent; ceramic technology and culture by sorting out the context of traditional household ceramic; ware molding and decoration techniques. The course introduces and analyzes the origins, ideas, and aesthetics of household ceramic; molding and decoration processes in a systematic and focused manner. The course aims to train students' mastery of traditional Chinese ceramic technology and culture through rigorous and standardized production processes and procedures.

Explore the intersection of mineralogy and archaeology in this 26-minute talk by Gilberto Artioli from the University of Padova. Delve into the field of archaeometry as applied to ancient ceramics, covering topics from traditional archaeological methods to modern analytical techniques. Discover the importance of ceramics in archaeological research, the technology behind their production, and the role of mineralogy in understanding their composition. Learn about the evolution of pottery from early examples to Renaissance ceramics, and gain insights into firing conditions and material science. Examine how molecular archaeology and geochemistry contribute to unraveling the secrets of ancient ceramic artifacts.

Embark on a global journey through the world of ceramics with this 9-hour documentary series showcasing international potters. Explore the intimate lives and creative processes of master ceramicists from Korea, Britain, Japan, Denmark, France, China, and the United States. Witness the artistry of renowned potters such as Lee Kang-hyo, Clive Bowen, Lisa Hammond, Ken Matsuzaki, Anne Mette Hjortshøj, Mike Dodd, Phil Rogers, Takeshi Yasuda, Jean-Nicolas Gérard, Nic Collins, Svend Bayer, Jim Malone, Randy Johnston, and Walter Keeler. Delve into various ceramic techniques, including Onggi, slipware, woodfiring, and Qingbai porcelain. Gain insights into the daily routines, artistic philosophies, and cultural influences that shape these potters' work. From intimate studio visits to grand exhibitions, including encounters with royalty, this beautifully filmed series offers a comprehensive and inspiring look at the diverse world of contemporary pottery.

Learn fundamental ceramic hand-building techniques through a structured program covering essential skills and methods for creating pottery pieces. Progress through comprehensive modules that teach clay preparation, basic hand-building methods, surface decoration, and finishing techniques. Practice traditional ceramic crafting approaches while developing an understanding of tools, materials, and workspace setup. Complete hands-on projects with guidance through pre-tests, midterm assessments, and final evaluations to ensure mastery of core hand-building concepts and skills.

Explore a comprehensive series of video tutorials covering various techniques and projects in ceramics for beginners. Learn essential skills such as slab construction, pinch pot formation, coil building, glazing, and surface decoration. Master the art of creating plates, cups, vases, and decorative pieces while gaining insights into studio maintenance, clay preparation, and troubleshooting common issues. Discover advanced techniques like sgraffito carving, majolica painting, and creating sculptural forms. Perfect for aspiring potters and ceramics enthusiasts looking to develop a strong foundation in clay work through hands-on demonstrations and step-by-step guidance.