Potter or Ceramic Artist: OSCA 231732

Conceives and creates functional or artistic articles by moulding clay, glass and other fusible materials using hand-building and wheel techniques.

Skill level 1: Bachelor degree or higher, or at least 5 years of relevant experience

• Designs and plans functional or artistic articles made from clay, glass or other fusible materials
• Prepares clay by kneading, wedging and conditioning to achieve the desired consistency
• Shapes and moulds the clay into different forms and designs using various techniques such as wheel throwing, hand-building and carving
• Applies glazes and other surface treatments to pottery or ceramics to enhance its appearance, and adds unique colours, textures and patterns using techniques like brushwork, dipping, spraying, or wax resist
• Loads pottery into kilns and oversees the firing process
• Inspects finished pottery and ceramics for any defects or flaws, such as cracks, glaze irregularities or structural weaknesses