Ceramic Focus: Christmas Decorations and Gifts

About this course

Participants design and make ceramic decorations and gifts, with examples including tree ornaments, gift tags, tealight holders, candlestick holders and table centrepieces. The class introduces hand building and decorative techniques, alongside guidance on using pottery tools and working safely in the studio. Learners receive tutor support while developing their own clay objects. Completed pieces are fired and glazed before being returned.

What you'll learn

• Apply workshop health and safety guidance when working with pottery tools
• Design and make ceramic decorations and gift items
• Use hand building techniques to form clay objects
• Apply colourful decorative techniques to ceramic pieces

Is this course right for you?

The course is open to beginners and mixed-level learners, with tutor guidance as participants develop ceramic decorations and gifts. It suits learners who can take part consistently, as excellent attendance and punctuality across all sessions are expected.

• Beginners are welcome
• Consistent attendance and punctuality are expected

Before you go

• Wear clothes that can get dirty and closed-toe shoes.
• Bring a pen and notebook.
• Participants may bring their own clay tools, although pottery tools are available to use and beginners’ packs can be bought at the college.
• Clay is charged by weight, including bisque and glaze firing.
• Finished pieces are fired and glazed before being returned.