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Adult and Community Learning

Pottery Workshop (Experienced): Tue 21 Jan, 19:00-21:15 (Sorry, FULL)

Mode of study

Part Time

Start date

21/01/2025

Fee

£259.00

Entry requirements

To have completed a Pottery - TRY A NEW CRAFT/ Beginners course (approximately 10-15 hours).

Teaching staff

A skilled teacher

Course Code

CL141B1E

Duration

10-weeks

Location

St Albans Campus

Awarding body

Generic award - no awarding body

Assessment

The learners progress and achievement will be observed on an individual basis, with support and encouragement where it is required.

About the course

The course aims to encourage each learner to produce pottery of a high standard, working at their own pace, in a friendly and relaxed environment. You will cover the basics in clay preparation, (wedging and kneading), slab building and coiling. The basics in throwing i.e. centering/cylinders and turning. The use of slips and glazing techniques. You will have access to clay (buff and terracotta) and a selection of underglazes, glazes and slips.

Career options

Continue with the next course to extend your knowledge and develop your own individual style or consider the Masterclass in Ceramics

Course Content - What will I learn?

The course offers a variety of forms of clay work. Learn the techniques of coiling, slab-ware, wheel-work, slip ware, glazing (spraying, dipping and pouring) and decorating.
The course fee includes a material charge to cover the cost of clay, glazing and firing, up to a maximum weight of 1.5kg. If 1.5kg is exceeded then additional costs will apply. Materials to be provided by the student: An apron, sketch book/notebook. Students will be advised on any further items they may require for individual projects.

Please contact us to find out if you require any specific equipment for this particular course.

The learners progress and achievement will be observed on an individual basis, with support and encouragement where it is required.