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Potter

A Potter creates art pieces using clay as their main medium. You might create pieces designed for functional use such as bowls or vases or you may produce work meant for artistic display. Potters use equipment such as a pottery wheel and a kiln and may use techniques such as glazing or decorating. You might create individual pottery pieces for display or for sale or you might develop a collection of works for an exhibition.

Potters need excellent creative skills and must have a good eye for detail. You should be talented at a range of pottery techniques and be able to produce pieces suitable for sale to buyers. You’ll need to be able to address customer needs and be in tune with market demands. If you’re working closely with buyers or other potters you’ll need to be a good communicator.

Future demand Low
Average yearly income $49,920
Skill level Unknown

How do I become a potter?

All skill levels Beginner Experienced
CUA31120

Certificate III in Visual Arts

Blended, Distance
6 - 24 months
$0 - $7,458
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
CUA10320

Certificate I in Visual Arts

Blended
12 months
$0 - $922
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
CUA41320

Certificate IV in Visual Arts

Blended
12 months
$0 - $15,276
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
CUA20420

Certificate II in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Cultural Arts

On Campus
4 - 24 months
$0 - $6,060
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Artist Painter Potter Sculptor + 1 more
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