Ceramics Monday Afternoon Open Session: Intermediates and Advanced - 4th January 2027

About this course

This open studio session provides time for independent making in a shared ceramics workspace. Participants can work with different clay bodies and glazes, use pottery wheels and other studio facilities, and continue personal projects or practise techniques from previous courses. There is no formal teaching. A technician supports material preparation and the safe use of equipment, tools and machinery, while participants manage their own work within the studio’s processes and code of conduct.

What you'll learn

• Apply and refine ceramic techniques through independent studio practice
• Develop personal ceramic projects beyond a taught class
• Improve technical and production skills through additional making time

Is this course right for you?

The session is intended for experienced makers and confident beginners or intermediate learners who can work independently. Eligibility requires completion of at least one termly course at Morley College, a basic understanding of clay use and agreement to the studio’s health and safety code.

• Formal teaching is not provided
• Participants are expected to manage personal projects or independent practice
• A technician is available for material preparation and safe equipment operation

Before you go

• Participants should bring their own apron and tools.
• A notebook and pen may be useful.
• The session provides access to clay bodies, glazes, pottery wheels and other facilities in the A32 studio.
• Learners must be able to confirm that they have previously studied at Morley College.