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Adult and Community Learning

Pottery Workshop (Improvers/ Experienced): Sat 24 Apr, 8 May 22 May, 5 Jun & 19 Jun, 10:00-15:00

Mode of study

Part Time

Start date

24/04/2027

Fee

£294.00

Entry requirements

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

Teaching staff

A skilled teacher

Course Code

CL141F1P

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

This five-session course, running on alternate Saturdays (24 Apr, 8 May 22 May, 5 Jun & 19 Jun), is designed to support and inspire improver and experienced potters in developing their skills and producing ceramics to a high standard. The 5-hour sessions allow you to fully immerse yourself in the creative process, providing uninterrupted time to develop techniques, complete more ambitious projects and make meaningful progress between sessions.








Working at your own pace in a friendly, relaxed and supportive studio environment, you will have the opportunity to refine existing techniques, explore new approaches and develop your own creative projects with guidance from an experienced tutor.








As participants will have varying levels of experience, tuition can include clay preparation techniques such as wedging and kneading, hand-building methods including slab building and coiling as well as wheel-throwing skills such as centring, cylinder making and turning. The course also provides opportunities to further develop decorative techniques, including the use of slips, surface decoration and glazing.

You will have access to clay (buff and terracotta) and a selection of underglazes, glazes and slips.

Please refer to the Course Requirements section for further information.

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.