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— Bring a bit of artistry and whimsy into your everyday life —
with functional ceramics that double as art pieces.
I have always loved to draw and paint, but I was drawn to make functional pottery because I wanted to create something tangible and useful. It didn’t take long before I started experimenting with using sculptural and carved design elements to bring artistic expression to my pottery. Over time, that experimentation grew into a practice centered around creating functional wares with expressive, unique surface designs.
Maybe you also feel called to this practice of combining art and functionality, but you feel overwhelmed by the technical aspects of working with clay and you don’t know where to start. I want you to know that you don’t need “natural” talent or years of schooling.
In my course Sculpt, Carve, Decorate: Surface Design for Functional Pottery, I will guide you through the ins and outs of the pottery process. From building your functional vessel, to making sculptural additions that are detailed and structurally sound, to using painting and carving techniques to add 2D illustrations to your three-dimensional forms. In this beginner-friendly course, you’ll learn fundamental skills that will allow you to confidently create ceramic dishes with intricate sculptural and carved surface designs that reflect your own artistic voice.
You don't need to be perfect.
Hello, I'm Anna.
I'm the artist behind @annacanart. I’m an independent artist based in Santa Cruz, California, where I create pottery out of my private coastal studio. I’ve been playing with clay for over eight years, and working as a full-time artist for almost six.
My practice is centered around creating functional, handmade pieces with sculptural or painted elements inspired by the California coastal environment. My work is made for everyday use, while each piece also exists as a small work of art.
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When you complete this course, you’ll have the skills to:
Handbuild your functional forms
You’ll learn slab and coil building techniques that will allow you to create functional forms like mugs and plates that you can use everyday. These are skills you can do at home, with no previous ceramic experience!
Create sculptural additions on your wares
Through in depth, walk through tutorials of my sculpting process, you’ll not only learn how to sculpt the creatures I do, but you’ll learn the foundational skills & bases to sculpt anything.
Add illustrations to your vessels
Using a decorative technique called "sgraffito", you’ll paint and carve onto your vessels to bring them to life and develop the skills to translate your designs onto three-dimensional forms!
8 Modules covering the basics of pottery!
Whether you’re a complete beginner or an experienced potter, this course is designed to meet you where you are. If you’ve never worked with clay before, I’ll guide you through the foundations, vocabulary, and process of creating your first vessel with a fully beginner-friendly approach that can be done from home.
For those with some experience, the course offers the opportunity to refine your skills, strengthen your foundations, and explore more advanced surface design techniques with confidence. Artists coming from a 2D background will discover how clay and surface design can open up an exciting new three-dimensional way to express ideas, while experienced potters can apply all of these decorative techniques directly to their wheel-thrown work to expand their creative practice even further.
JOIN THE COURSE!Everything you need in this journey.
Foundations & Tools
We’ll begin by exploring the essential tools, techniques and basics you need to start your artistic journey. You’ll learn how to get the most out of the materials at your fingertips.
Hands-On Practice
Theory is helpful, but progress comes from practice! You’ll find plenty of practical exercises designed to help you improve, with tips to make your art stand out.
Lifetime Access To The Course
Enrollment gives you unlimited, lifelong access to all lessons. Learn at your own pace, revisit any video & take the course in small steps, even just a few minutes a day.
Personal Guidance
You won’t go through this journey alone. I’ll be here to support you with thoughtful feedback, helping you overcome challenges and stay fully motivated as you grow.
Private community
When you join the course, you’ll also join a group of students who share your passion. Exchange ideas, share progress & connect with others walking the same path.
Watch anywhere
One of the greatest benefits of this course is flexibility. Watch lessons from any device, at home or on the go. Repeat them as many times as you need to master each step.
COURSE STRUCTURE:
All videos are in FULL HD and you can adjust the speed, audio and quality.
You can follow each step as I show it to you, you can comment, connect with other students under each video or in the community group, so you can resolve any doubts you have and learn new tricks!
The course is designed to be as practical as possible. You can review the lessons as many times as you want!
Isn't that awesome?
COURSE BONUSES:
Bonus #1:
A guide to my favorite tools and supplies
A curated guide to the tools and supplies I personally use and recommend for handbuilding and decorating ceramics.
$17 FREE
Bonus #2:
A print out template for slab building mugs
A ready-to-use printable template designed to help you create balanced, well-proportioned slab-built mugs with confidence.
$17 FREE
Bonus #3:
Print out templates for sgraffito
A collection of ready-to-use botanical-inspired designs for your pottery with natural, organic patterns and motifs.
$27 FREE
Choose the payment option that works for you. The first option is a one time payment and the second option is a monthly plan with four payments. The price shown below is in USD, but you can complete your purchase using ANY currency.
As part of our special opening offer, you can sign up today and enjoy a $100 discount!
My Guarantee to you.
If you are not satisfied with the course for any reason, you have the right to obtain a full refund within the first 14 days (As long as you don't complete 30% of the course). This is my guarantee to you, I want every student to feel confident in their decision and that means zero risk to you.
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In a few months you could be handcrafting holiday gifts for your loved ones, or even launching your own pottery business!
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