Daytime Ceramics

About this course

The course introduces handbuilding methods including coiling, slab-building and press-moulding, alongside wheel-throwing techniques such as centering, making cylinders and forming bowls. Glazing is also covered, enabling learners to decorate completed ceramic work. Teaching combines practical demonstrations with guidance and regular tutor feedback. Learners review their individual progress with the tutor towards the end of the course.

What you'll learn

• Use coiling, slab-building and press-moulding techniques
• Apply basic wheel-throwing methods, including centering and making cylinders and bowls
• Glaze completed ceramic work

Is this course right for you?

The course is suitable for learners at all levels, including complete beginners, as no prior pottery knowledge is required. It may also suit learners with a basic understanding of ceramic processes who want to work more independently.

• No previous pottery knowledge is required
• Suitable for learners developing beyond a basic understanding of ceramic processes

Before you go

• Decoration and glaze materials are included.
• Clay used before the first firing is charged separately by weight.