Beginners pottery

Programme overview

A beginners ceramics course with an emphasis on wellbeing and the beneficial effects of working creatively with clay. The course will cover a range of different hand building techniques, the potter's wheel and a wide variety of decorative methods. You will be encouraged to explore your own ideas but also follow basic instructions to develop your own personalised projects, and create unique and beautiful ceramic pieces.

Programme content

This course will give beginners an opportunity to learn a new skill. We will be covering coiling, slab building, throwing, turning and a few different surface decorations, using tools, slips and underglazes. Due to the wellbeing nature of the class, we will also be talking as a group and setting some personal goals to help us improve our lifestyle through art and relaxation.

Who this course is for

Beginners, with little or no experience of pottery.

Experience and knowledge needed

No experience needed. 

Materials and equipment

We provide all tools and materials you will need, including clay, glazes, stains, etc, including the use of the kilns.

Assessment

Your tutor will provide and coach you with continuous support and guidance throughout the course to enhance your skills' development with the use of individual learning plans and visual assessment to meet personal goals.

Accreditation 

This course is not accredited. 

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