Introduction to Slip Casting Skill Set
By the end of this course, you’ll have a solid foundation in slip casting and mould making, along with a finished set of work that reflects both your technical progress and creative development. Designed for beginners.
Overview
Campus Perth
When Semester 1, 2026 | Semester 2, 2026
How On campus
Create, cast, and finish your own set of functional ceramic bowls from start to finish
This 10-week introductory course in mould making and slip casting will guide you through the design, creation, and decoration of a set of beautiful, matching functional bowls. Designed for beginners, it’s ideal if you have little or no experience with clay or slip casting, and provides a strong foundation for further study in this area.
Throughout the course, you will develop an understanding of undercuts and the fundamentals of plaster mould making. You’ll learn how to prepare and manage casting slip, and gain confidence in pouring, timing, releasing, and trimming techniques. You will also explore a wide range of surface decoration methods, building both technical skills and creative confidence.
In your first two weeks, you will create a bowl prototype in clay, either hand-built or wheel-thrown. You’ll then make a plaster mould from your prototype, ensuring your design is completely unique.
Once your mould has dried, you will begin slip casting your bowls. Over the following weeks, you’ll apply a variety of decorative techniques, developing your ideas through research into historical and contemporary artists. Your finished bowls will be bisque fired and clear glazed, making them functional and food safe.
- The importance of understanding undercuts
- The fundamentals of plaster mould making
- How to make and manage casting slip
- Correct pouring, timing, releasing, and trimming techniques
- A wide range of surface decoration techniques for slip-cast clay
I have the following attributes:
- Attention to detail
- Creativity and artistic vision
- Problem-solving skills
- Manual dexterity
Select your preferred campus and apply
Semester 1, 2026
Details
Course fees
| Tuition | Resource | Total fee* | |
|---|---|---|---|
| General | $244.00 | $70.00 | $314.00 |
| Concession | $73.50 | $70.00 | $143.50 |
Units and fees
Core
| National ID Unit title | General | Concession | Resource |
|---|---|---|---|
| CUACER311 Produce ceramic works | $244.00 | $73.50 | $70.00 |
*Fee disclaimers
The fees quoted are estimates only and are for the entire course for local students enrolling on a full-time basis. Please view the full list of Fee disclaimers.
Please note fees listed include all units required to gain this qualification. If you're a continuing student and have successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in, to complete this course.
Enquiries regarding fees can be made by calling us.
Semester 2, 2026
Details
Course fees
| Tuition | Resource | Total fee* | |
|---|---|---|---|
| General | $244.00 | $70.00 | $314.00 |
| Concession | $73.50 | $70.00 | $143.50 |
Units and fees
Core
| National ID Unit title | General | Concession | Resource |
|---|---|---|---|
| CUACER311 Produce ceramic works | $244.00 | $73.50 | $70.00 |
*Fee disclaimers
The fees quoted are estimates only and are for the entire course for local students enrolling on a full-time basis. Please view the full list of Fee disclaimers.
Please note fees listed include all units required to gain this qualification. If you're a continuing student and have successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in, to complete this course.
Enquiries regarding fees can be made by calling us.
Details
Course fees
| Tuition | Resource | Total fee* | |
|---|---|---|---|
| General | $244.00 | $70.00 | $314.00 |
| Concession | $73.50 | $70.00 | $143.50 |
Units and fees
Core
| National ID Unit title | General | Concession | Resource |
|---|---|---|---|
| CUACER311 Produce ceramic works | $244.00 | $73.50 | $70.00 |
*Fee disclaimers
The fees quoted are estimates only and are for the entire course for local students enrolling on a full-time basis. Please view the full list of Fee disclaimers.
Please note fees listed include all units required to gain this qualification. If you're a continuing student and have successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in, to complete this course.
Enquiries regarding fees can be made by calling us.
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