The VCA Ceramics Club is a creative space for students to explore ceramics, experiment with materials, and learn essential techniques, regardless of experience level. With no dedicated ceramics department at VCA, the club provides access to hands-on workshops, glaze-making sessions, and technical demonstrations on kiln firing. Members can engage in artist-led talks, collaborative projects, and exhibitions while building a supportive ceramics community. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced artist, the club offers opportunities to develop skills, share knowledge, and connect with like-minded students passionate about clay, glazes, and surface experimentation. Join us to get your hands dirty!
Club Aims:
Skill Development & Experimentation: Provide students with hands-on experience in ceramics, fostering skills in hand-building, wheel-throwing, and surface treatments.
Glaze Research & Innovation: Explore and develop unique glazes through testing and experimentation, with an emphasis on understanding ceramic chemistry and surface textures.
Artist Engagement & Workshops: Host guest artists, workshops, and lectures to expose students to different ceramic practices and contemporary approaches.
Community & Collaboration: Create a supportive environment for students to collaborate, share ideas, and exhibit work, strengthening the ceramics culture at VCA.
Sustainable & Alternative Practices: Encourage exploration of sustainable and unconventional ceramic techniques, including reclaimed clay, alternative firings, and eco-friendly glaze materials.
Technical & Studio Knowledge: Provide guidance on kiln operation, studio maintenance, and best practices for working with ceramics safely and efficiently.
Exhibitions & Public Engagement: Organize exhibitions, pop-up sales, and community projects to showcase student work and engage with the broader Melbourne arts community.
Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Foster connections with students from other disciplines (sculpture, painting, printmaking, etc.) to explore ceramics in hybrid and experimental ways.