Ceramicist jobs in Finland
Ceramicist have an in-depth knowledge of materials and the relevant know-how to develop their own methods of expression and personal projects through ceramic. Their creations can include ceramic sculptures, jewellery, domestic and commercial tablewares and kitchenwares, giftware, garden ceramics, wall and floor tiles.
Ceramicist - Which skills are essential?
Manage different recipes of clay and mud according to the genre (such as china) or the expected strength, look, colour, tradition or innovation in the creative process.
Legislation, on a national or international level, that governs labour conditions in various fields between labour parties such as the government, employees, employers, and trade unions.
Hand-build a ceramic piece of work without use of the pottery wheel, using only hand tools.
Using samples, create recipes for specific enamels.
Cut, shape, fit, join, mould, or otherwise manipulate materials in an attempt to create a selected artwork - be the technical processes not mastered by the artist or used as a specialist.
The regulations that govern the set of rights protecting products of the intellect from unlawful infringement.
Select artistic materials based on strength, colour, texture, balance, weight, size, and other characteristics that should guarantee the feasibility of the artistic creation regarding the expected shape, color, etc. - even thought the result might vary from it. Artistic materials such as paint, ink, water colours, charcoal, oil, or computer software can be used as much as garbage, living products (fruits, etc) and any kind of material depending on the creative project.
Research and study trends in crafting, in order to keep up with current designs and marketing strategies.
Fabricate and prepare prototypes or models of objects to be crafted.
Operate stylus and cutting tools, duplicate design or letters on a workpiece.
The history of art and artists, the artistic trends throughout centuries and their contemporary evolutions.
Sketch or scribe layouts and designs on workpieces, plates, dies or rollers. Use compasses, scribers, gravers, pencils, etc.
Adjust the ceramic work and follow a sophisticated process of creation by adding slabs to the work. Slabs are rolled plates of ceramic. They are made by rolling out the clay using a rolling pin or other tools.
Create functional, decorative or artistic ceramic objects by hand or by using sophisticated industrial tools for part of the creative process, applying a variety of techniques and materials.
Introduce and discuss the nature and content of art work, achieved or to be produced with an audience, art directors, catalogue editors, journalists, and other parties of interest.
Identify influences and situate your work within a specific trend which may be of an artistic, aesthetic, or philosophical natures. Analyse the evolution of artistic trends, consult experts in the field, attend events, etc.
Adjust the ceramic work and follow a sophisticated process of creation by adding coils to the work. Coils are long rolls of clay, which can be placed on top of each other in order to create various shapes.
Types of clays and mud and their appearance, properties, reaction to fire, etc.
Manage the temperature of a kiln to achieve the expected results according to the type of clay such as biscuit stoneware or porcelain. Manage sintering and enamels colours.
Fabricate/prepare patterns or templates to guide the crafting production process.
Sketch, draw or design sketches and drawings from memory, live models, manufactured products or reference materials in the process of crafting and sculpting.
Gather samples of the materials you expect to use in the creation process, especially if the desired piece of art necessitates the intervention of qualified workers or specific production processes.
Manage different ceramic firing or baking techniques according to selected clay, the expect strength of the object, and enamel colours.
Ceramicist - Which skills are useful but not essential?
Develop and design the form and structure of a product's package.
Assess and list the needs for conservation/restoration, in relation to current use and planned future use.
Plan and implement artistic facilities, performance, venues and museum-related educational activities and events.
Create and develop educational resources for visitors, school groups, families and special interest groups.
Developing new designs mastering specialised software.
Developing artistic project budgets for approval, estimating deadlines and material costs.
Develop speeches, activities and workshops in order to foster access and comprehension to the artistic creation processes. It can address a particular cultural and artistic event such as a show or an exhibition, or it can be related to a specific discipline (theatre, dance, drawing, music, photography etc.). Liaise with storytelles, craftspeople and artists.
Coordinate the artistic activities with others who are specialised in the technical side of the project. Inform the technical staff of the plans and methods suggested and obtain feedback on feasibility, cost, procedures and other relevant information. Be able to understand the vocabulary and practises concerning technical issues.
File and organise personal administration documents comprehensively.
Present an exhibition and give educational lectures in a comprehensible way that is attractive to the public.
Develop new jewellery designs and products, and modify existing designs.
Communicate and collaborate with fellow designers in order to coordinate new products and designs.
Participate in cultural and artistic mediation activities: announce the activity, give a presentation or talk related to a piece of art or an exhibition, teach a class or a group, lead artistic mediation activities, lead or participate in a public discussion.