Why Study This Course?
Are you looking for a creative outlet that also boosts your wellbeing? This Ceramics for Wellbeing course offers a fantastic opportunity to explore the world of ceramics. You’ll learn techniques to create simple items, experiment with decoration and glazing, and discover the therapeutic benefits of working with clay. This course is perfect for beginners and those with some experience who want to reduce stress and express their creativity. Please note there is an additional cost of approximately £50 – £100 for materials on this course.
This course offers a creative exploration of ceramics, helping improve wellbeing through hands-on learning. You will master techniques to create simple items while discovering decoration and glazing methods. Ideal for those seeking a therapeutic, artistic outlet, it combines creativity with relaxation, fostering personal growth and artistic expression.
This course covers:
Explore the ceramic workshop and its potential for creative output
Learn hand-building techniques such as slab building or coiling
Learn decorative techniques such as slip decoration and glazing
Produce a piece of work or several test pieces at your own pace
Understand clay types and their appropriate uses
Learn about glazing techniques and health and safety rules
Keep detailed notes in your sketchbook regarding each piece made, noting clay used, decoration applied, glaze(s) used, firing temperatures and approximate size.
This course offers a creative exploration of ceramics, helping improve wellbeing through hands-on learning. You will master techniques to create simple items while discovering decoration and glazing methods. Ideal for those seeking a therapeutic, artistic outlet, it combines creativity with relaxation, fostering personal growth and artistic expression.
This course is suitable for beginners
This course is suitable for those with a bit more experience who would like to reduce stress through the following of simple techniques.
Your progress will be assessed using Personal Learning Plans (PLPs) and regular discussions with your tutor. This includes tracking your own 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.
