Ceramics Thursday evening: Mixed levels including beginners

About this course

The course introduces or develops ceramic work across different clay types, with practice in hand-building, throwing, decorating surfaces and applying fundamental glazing techniques. Learners make ceramic forms while exploring historical and contemporary approaches to the subject. Teaching combines tutor demonstrations, tailored guidance and project-based work. Participants receive regular feedback on technical and design decisions, with opportunities to contribute to group set projects while developing individual ideas.

What you'll learn

• Identify the main stages involved in producing ceramic objects.
• Construct ceramic forms using hand-building and throwing techniques.
• Manipulate clay using a range of forming and surface-decoration methods.
• Apply fundamental glazing techniques to ceramic work.
• Practise safe working methods in a ceramics studio.

Is this course right for you?

The course is open to beginner, returning and intermediate learners. Beginners can be introduced to clay, ceramic forms and glazing, while returning and intermediate students can extend their technical and design skills. Sessions combine individual project work with learning alongside other participants and some group set projects.

• Suitable for learners at different stages, from beginners to intermediate level.
• Includes moderate physical activity such as wedging and rolling out clay.
• Learners work alongside others and may take part in group set projects.

Before you go

• An apron or old shirt is required.
• A notebook and pen are useful.
• The tutor will advise on tools to purchase.
• Clay use includes bisque and glaze firing.
• The studio has lift access.