Why Study This Course?
Already comfortable with handbuilding or throwing on the potter’s wheel? This course is your next step! It’s designed to help you refine your skills, explore new forms, and bring your creative ideas to life. You’ll gain confidence in your technique and design, working towards a higher standard in your ceramic art. This course is perfect for those looking to push their boundaries and take their ceramics to the next level.
This course offers a fantastic opportunity to develop your existing skills. You will:
Refine your handbuilding and throwing techniques.
Explore advanced forms and designs.
Experiment with new ideas and push your creative boundaries.
Work towards achieving a higher standard in your ceramic art.
This course covers:
Lidded Pieces: Creating functional and decorative lidded forms.
Cups and Saucers: Mastering the art of crafting elegant cups and saucers.
Plates: Designing and producing various plate forms.
Pierced Vessels: Exploring intricate pierced designs in ceramics.
Enclosed Forms: Constructing unique and captivating enclosed ceramic pieces.
Large Bowls: Creating impressive and functional large bowls.
Altered Forms: Experimenting with altering and manipulating ceramic forms.
Surface Techniques: Learning and applying various surface decoration techniques.
This course offers a fantastic opportunity to develop your existing skills. You will:
Refine your handbuilding and throwing techniques.
Explore advanced forms and designs.
Experiment with new ideas and push your creative boundaries.
Work towards achieving a higher standard in your ceramic art.
To join this course, you need to meet the following criteria:
You must be 19 or over on 31st August prior to the course start date.
You should already have basic throwing or handbuilding skills.
Your progress will be assessed through 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 to gauge your progression and personal development. After this course, you could explore more advanced ceramics courses or focus on developing your own unique style.
Please note that there will be an additional cost of approximately £50 - £100 for materials on this course. No food or drink is allowed in the studio, but a nearby hub area is available for snacks and drinks. Please allow 15 minutes at the end of each class to tidy up.