Evening Ceramics

About this course

The course combines practical demonstrations with guided practice in handbuilding and wheel throwing. Handbuilding topics include coiling, slab-building and press-moulding, while wheel work covers centering, making cylinders and forming bowls. Learners are also introduced to surface decoration and glazing techniques. Regular feedback supports learners in reviewing their progress, with an end-of-course discussion focused on individual development and possible progression to further or higher-level evening classes.

What you'll learn

• Apply basic coiling, slab-building and press-moulding techniques
• Use basic wheel-throwing methods, including centering and forming cylinders and bowls
• Apply selected surface decoration techniques to completed ceramic work
• Glaze completed work using the techniques introduced on the course
• Work more independently with basic handbuilding and throwing processes

Is this course right for you?

The course is intended for learners at all levels, including complete beginners with no prior ceramics knowledge. It may also suit those with a basic understanding of ceramic processes who want to work more independently. Participation involves practical making, demonstrations, guided activity and regular review of individual progress.

• Suitable for learners with no previous ceramics knowledge
• Also accommodates learners with some basic understanding of ceramic processes
• Includes individual progress review and discussion of possible progression

Before you go

• Equipment, decoration materials and glaze materials are included.
• Clay used before the first firing is charged by the kilogram.