Why Study This Course?
Want to take your ceramics throwing skills to the next level? This masterclass gives you the time and space to focus on your own projects. You’ll get expert guidance from a professional potter, helping you refine your technique and explore your creativity. Whether you have your own ideas or need inspiration, this course is perfect for dedicated practice and skill development.
This masterclass offers you:
Extended time each week to focus on your throwing projects.
Expert guidance from an experienced potter.
The opportunity to explore your own ideas or draw inspiration from tutor-suggested projects.
Dedicated practice and skill development.
This course covers:
Self-Directed Projects: Build on your previous throwing experience and work on self-initiated projects in a creative environment.
Learning Outcomes: Identify your learning outcomes with your tutor at the beginning of the course.
Practical Demonstrations: Learn through practical demonstrations, group and individual tutorials.
Clay and Glazing: Understand the different types of clay and which is appropriate for which project.
Firing Process: Learn about the bisque fire and glaze firing processes.
Detailed Notes: Keep detailed notes in your sketchbooks regarding each piece made.
This masterclass offers you:
Extended time each week to focus on your throwing projects.
Expert guidance from an experienced potter.
The opportunity to explore your own ideas or draw inspiration from tutor-suggested projects.
Dedicated practice and skill development.
You will need some knowledge of ceramics.
You should be confident working on the potter's wheel.
Your progress will be assessed using Personal Learning Plans (PLPs) and regular discussions with your tutor. This includes tracking your practice through written notes and tutor feedback, gauging your progression and personal development throughout the course.
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.