【Workshop(s)】Kasuga Staghorn Fern Pottery Two-Day Course

Spring Day and Horned Fern Ceramic Plate Course | Spring is coming, the time for everything to grow As the first course combining soil and flowers I think the Staghorn Fern Terracotta is perfect. The ground is made of hand-made pottery and covered with thick and warm sphagnum moss. Then learn to tie the side shoots of Staghorn Fern by yourself Everything is ready Next, we will wait for the sunshine and rain in spring Growing up slowly in a loving clay nest The Kasuga Staghorn Fern Pottery Course is divided into two sessions. The first class is making pottery plates. The second class is tying up staghorn ferns and teaching everyone how to take care of them. The ceramic plate can be coiled or hand-painted. Let everyone make a unique Staghorn fern pottery plate by themselves Add a touch of vitality to life Course Details｜ 1. Courses First class: Pottery production • Shape design: Choose the shape of the ceramic tile to ensure it is suitable for hanging and fixing the staghorn fern. • Clay tablet molding: Learn to use clay tablet techniques to make ceramic panels, which can be decorated with carving, stamping and other decorative methods. • Opening design: reserve holes for hanging ropes and tying staghorn ferns, and consider drainage and ventilation functions. • Drying and bisque firing: Understand the ceramic tile drying process to avoid cracking and perform bisque firing (about 800°C). Second Class Staghorn fern fixation and maintenance • Tie-off tips: Use cotton rope, Linen or fishing line to secure the staghorn fern to avoid damaging the roots. • Moss wrap: Use materials such as sphagnum moss to wrap the roots to enhance water retention. • Hanging method: explains how to choose a suitable wall or hanging bracket. • Daily care: watering frequency, humidity control, light requirements and ways to avoid damage. 2. The ceramics workshop course includes discussion and production, which lasts about 2.5 hours. Time: 12:30-15:00, 15:30-18:00 ＊For the second class, please make an appointment with the teacher after the first class. March Staghorn Fern Course: March 27 (Thursday) 12:30-14:30 3/29 (Sat) 12:30-14:30 3/29 (Sat) 15:00-17:00 3. Course product: a Staghorn fern ceramic plate 4. Course Fees: Two classes Twisted pottery plate + staghorn fern plate tutorial (including staghorn fern) $2880 Hand-painted ceramic plate + Staghorn fern board tutorial (including Staghorn fern) $3080 Kiln firing fee is calculated separately: based on volume length * width * height * 0.15 5. Number of students in the course: A class consists of two people and a full class consists of six people. Faculty Profile｜ Lin Xinying graduated from the Ceramics Department of the Institute of Applied Arts at Tainan University of the Arts. He has ten years of experience in ceramics creation, is good at throwing and sculpting, and pays attention to the texture of the soil at different humidity levels. I love creating daily utensils that are both practical and beautiful, making ceramics a part of daily life and injecting warmth and poetry into ordinary life.