WEEK TWO - INTERMEDIATE COURSE

This course is only suitable for those who have already acquired the basic skills of Ceramic Restoration. Once again through practical step-by-step demonstrations you will learn the following:

Mould making and casting
Replacing missing lattice sections and relief work
How to duplicate a missing handle, finial or cherub wing
The Invisible Repair - Colour Matching
Retouching decoration - by hand
The techniques of Airbrushing
Achieving the surface finish peculiar to bisque, parian ware, Poole Pottery and Wedgwood Jasper-ware
The final glaze
Replacing gold decoration - with gold powders

WEEK THREE - ADVANCED COURSE

This course is designed for those wishing to take up Ceramic Restoration professionally and for those with a sound knowledge of the basic skills already acquired by completing weeks One and Two previously. Step-by-step demonstrations are as follows :

Replacing intricate and difficult patterns
Further airbrushing technique
Advanced painting techniques
Drilling and dowelling
How to achieve crazing
The techniques of working with genuine Gold Leaf
Business advice - Setting up - Estimating (once qualified)