Potter or Ceramic Artist

Tasks Include:

  • conceives, styles and shapes into which pottery pieces are to
    be formed
  • moulds clay into functional or artistic articles by
    wheel-throwing, moulding and hand-building
  • mixes glazing materials and applies glazes to dried pottery by
    dipping or painting
  • places finished or decorated pieces in kilns
  • sets up and operates electric, gas-fired or solid fuel kilns
  • attaches other structures or materials to pottery for artistic
    effect
  • exhibits finished items in galleries for display or sale
  • may produce limited production run