Pottery Workshop (Improvers/ Experienced) Sat:10:00-15:00 (25 Jan, 8 Feb, 22 Feb, 8 Mar & 22 Mar)

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Mode of study

Part Time

Start date

25/01/2025

Fee

£287.00

Entry requirements

To have completed a Pottery - TRY A NEW CRAFT/ Beginners course (approximately 20 hours).

Teaching staff

A skilled teacher

Course Code

CL141E1P

Duration

5-weeks

Location

St Albans Campus

Awarding body

Generic award - no awarding body

Assessment

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

About the course

The course is over five alternate Saturday's and aims to encourage and support you in producing pottery of a high standard while working at your own pace, in a friendly and relaxed environment. As the groups level of experience will be varied the tutor will cover clay preparation, (wedging and kneading), slab building, coiling, throwing i.e. centering/cylinders and turning and the use of slips and glazing techniques.

Career options

Continue with the next course to extend your knowledge and develop your own individual style.

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 tutor will also be able to provide advice in the setting up of your own workshop, including information on kilns, glazes, branding, marketing and health and safety.

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.

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

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