Why Study This Course?
Want to explore your creative side and work with clay? This course is designed for you to follow your own style. You’ll learn a range of techniques, from pinching to throwing, and choose how you want to shape the clay. Perfect for beginners, this course will help you master the basics and create unique ceramic pieces. Please note there is an additional cost of approx. £50 – £100 for materials on this course.
This course allows you to explore your preferred clay-making style. You will:
Learn various techniques, including pinching, soft slab building, and throwing.
Master each method and choose your own approach to creating unique pieces.
Foster your creativity and develop your skills in a supportive environment.
This course covers:
This is a practical, hands-on course taught by an experienced tutor with real industry expertise. They will share their knowledge and skills and provide you with personalised feedback. You will work with your tutor to develop your Personal Learning Plan (PLP) to focus your learning goals and measure your progress.
To be eligible for this course you must:
Be 19 or over on 31st August prior to the course start date.
Your progress will be assessed using Personal Learning Plans (PLPs) and regular discussions with your tutor. You'll track your practice through written notes, and your tutor will provide written responses, helping you gauge your progression and personal development.
Clay MUST be purchased from the College Shop. The cost of slip, glazes and kiln firings is included in the price of the clay, which learners can purchase as required from the technicians' office (Art Shop, RAS 5). A range of clay types is available, and the tutor will advise which is most suitable for each project.
Learners taking part in glazing activities will require an FFP3 mask, which is also available to purchase from the technicians' office. Glazing takes place throughout the course in accordance with strict health and safety procedures.
Ceramic tools are provided. Finished pieces typically take around two weeks to dry and complete the bisque firing (the first firing), followed by a further one to two weeks after glaze firing before they are ready for collection.
Work exceeding 28cm (H) × 38cm (W) × 28cm (D) or weighing more than 5kg will incur an additional firing charge.
Learners are encouraged to keep a record of their work, either in a sketchbook or digitally, including photographs where appropriate. Records should include details such as the clay used, decorative techniques, glazes applied, firing temperatures and approximate dimensions of each piece.
No food or drink is allowed in the studio; a nearby hub area is available.
Please allow 15 minutes at the end of each class to tidy up.
Please note there is an additional cost of approximately £50 - £100 for materials on this course.
Please note that tutors may occasionally be changed at short notice. While teaching styles may vary, we ensure consistent quality across all of our courses. For this reason, a change of tutor does not qualify for a refund.