Ceramics Courses at Sydney Ceramics Studios Hornsby - 2023 and 2024
Course offerings at the studios cater for beginners through to intermediate and advanced levels.
Diploma and Advanced Diploma courses cater for students who wish to pursue a professional studio
practice in Ceramics. Open Studio practice is offered to artists who wish to use the world-class
ceramics facilities at Hornsby.
Diploma of Ceramics
National Course Code CUA51220
Tuesday and Wednesday 9am - 4:30pm for 2 years
This qualification provides a comprehensive grounding in the technical and theoretical fundamentals
of the contemporary studio ceramics field. Students are able to plan, design and realize a body of
ceramic work using in-depth skills specific to ceramics technologies, materials and processes.
Dates: 6 February 2024 - 28th November 2025
Full Fee: $12,740.
If eligible, students are able to apply for a VET Student Loan.
Advanced Diploma of Visual Arts (Ceramics)
National Course Code: CUA60720
Tuesday and Wednesday 9:30am - 4:30pm for 2 years
This qualification provides a program of advanced study options for refinement of research,
concept development and technical skills in a chosen area of specialization within the field of
studio ceramics. Practice at this level is underpinned by application of art theory and history, the
ability to engage in critical discourse and to debate one’s own work and the work of others.
Dates: 6 February 2024 - 28th November 2025
Full Fee: $9,800 If eligible, students are able to apply for a VET Student Loan.
TAFE Statement in Open Studio Practice - Ceramics
Course Code 800-000178
Part-time Thursday 9am - 1:00pm - 4 hours per session for 9 weeks.
This program provides the opportunity for participants who have skills and experience to
work on independent projects in the ceramics studios, utilizing the TAFE NSW facilities.
Technical support is available. Student materials are not included in the course fee.
Dates: Thursday 14th September - 16th November 2023
Full Fee: $614
CUA30720 Certificate III in Design Fundamentals/Ceramics
The Certificate III in Design Fundamentals/Ceramics is designed for beginners who are seeking to start on
an artistic career specialising in Ceramics. You will learn the fundamentals of design in ceramics contexts,
explore a range of techniques and complete finished ceramics works. The course is a pathway into the Diploma of Ceramics.
Part-time study over two years.
TAFE Statement in Ceramics Foundation - Basic Skills / Techniques
Course Code: 800-000187
Thursday 9:30am - 2:30pm for 8 weeks
Introductory course that provides students with a solid foundation in ceramics skills and techniques.
This is a perfect vehicle for developing skills in preparation for higher level courses.
Student materials are not included in the course fee.
Dates: 9th February - 30th March 2023 and 27th April - 15th June 2023
Full Fee: $560.
TAFE Statement in Ceramics Foundation - Intermediate Skills / Techniques
Course Code: 800-000185
Friday 9:00am - 4:00pm for 8 weeks
Learn the foundations of ceramic studio art practice in a supportive and professional environment. Build upon existing wheel forming, design, mould making, hand forming, kiln packing and firing skills. You will refine technical and conceptual skills through a process of experimentation and practice.
Teachers will demonstrate a wide range of specific techniques and skills that you can further develop with clay. This course can be extended into a full year program as a series of four payment terms to give a full range of basic ceramics skills. On completion of the full year, students may articulate into the Diploma of Ceramics
Dates: 10th February - 31st March 2023 and 28th April - 16th June 2023
Full Fee: $760.
TAFE Statement in Ceramics - Handbuilding
Course Code 800-000195
Part-time Evening Wednesday 6:00pm - 9:00pm
This course is designed specifically for those interested in gaining or improving hand forming skills.
The course is suitable for both beginners and intermediate level throwers.
Student materials not included in the course fee.
Dates: 8th February - 29th March 2023 and 26th April - 14th June 2023
Full Fee: $480
TAFE Statement in Ceramics - Wheelforming
TAFE NSW Code: 800-000194
Part-time Evening: Tuesdays 6:00pm - 9:00pm for 8 weeks
Dates: 7th February - 28th March 2023 and 2nd May - 20th June 2023
Part-time Evening: Wednesdays 6:00pm - 9:00pm for 8 weeks
Dates: 8th February - 29th March 2023 and 26th April - 14th June 2023
This course is designed specifically for those interested in gaining or improving wheel forming skills.
The course is suitable for both beginners and intermediate level throwers. Student materials not included in the course fee.
Full Fee: $480
TAFE Statement in Ceramics - Glaze and Fire
Course Code 800-000191
Part-time Monday 9:30am - 4:00pm - 6 hours per session for 4 weeks.
This hands-on practical course will focus on skills in glaze testing and making along with kiln firing with tutor Trisha Dean.
The program is tailored to individual workshop needs from beginner to advanced level.
Dates: Monday 27th February - 20th March 2023.
Full Fee: $480
TAFE Statement in Ceramics - Glaze and Fire - Intermediate - TBA
Course Code 800-000446
Part-time Monday 9:30am - 4:30pm - 6 hours per session for 4 weeks.
This hands-on practical course follows on from the TAFE Statement in Ceramics - Glaze and Fire course.
Students will be encouraged to work on and formulate personalised glaze formulas to suit their individual ceramics goals, under the direction of tutor Trisha Dean.
Dates: Monday 5th May - 22nd June 2023.
Full Fee: $480
