Pottery and Ceramics: Saturday Workshop
Course overview
This is a practical, workshop-based course with group and individual demonstrations of a variety of techniques.
You will work at your own pace with our friendly and experienced tutor’s guidance.
If you want to keep practising, you can return for another class, or sign up for one of our weekly, mixed-discipline classes.
You will gain the knowledge to develop your ceramics/ pottery skills along with the confidence to work independently.
You will explore the properties of clay and learn techniques such as:
- making (throwing, coiling, slabbing)
- decoration (slap trailing, glazing, on-glaze painting and slip-decorating)
During the course, you will produce your own pieces of work for firing and glazing.
Teaching methods include:
- formal instruction
- discussion
- individual tuition
- practical demonstration
- practical experience
Furthermore, you will get the opportunity to develop your skills according to your own specific needs.
Some experience of ceramics/pottery would be beneficial but not essential; you work at your own pace and level. All students are supported by the tutor throughout each project.
The cost is inclusive of tuition, clay, glazes, and kiln space for up to two firings necessary to complete the pieces created. Specialist materials and tools will be given out by the tutor if necessary.
You will need to bring:
- a sketchbook and something to write with
- a towel
- an apron/wear old clothes that you don’t mind getting messy
- enthusiasm for the subject and a willingness to learn!
You may wish to bring handcream and a dust mask. If you have sensitive skin, you may also wish to bring a pair of washing-up gloves.
You must wear flat shoes as this is a safety requirement. Working with clay can get very messy!
Meet the tutors
We want our learners to feel welcome, safe and at ease when attending our classes, especially if this is your first time attending an adult education class or if you're coming back to education after a break.
If you're interested in one of courses, meet our tutors first! You'll see they have similar passions and interests and, most importantly, the right qualifications to help you make the most of your time and money.
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