Clay Fundamentals & Local Sourcing

Learn what clay actually is and how it transforms through firing. Understand basic clay properties - plasticity when wet, shrinkage when drying, and permanence when fired. Practice identifying local clay sources and traditional Assamese clay preparation methods. Learn to prospect for clay deposits around Guwahati, test clay workability, and prepare clay through aging and wedging. Focus on creating clay bodies suitable for plant containers using regional materials and reducing dependence on commercial clays.