Explore: pottery and ceramics – develop personal direction

About this course

Sessions combine demonstrations, guided tasks and group discussion with time to develop an individual ceramic project. Rather than functioning as an open workshop, the course follows a staged approach: learners plan work across sessions and use testing, feedback and revision to refine their outcomes. Attention is given to developing form, surface and glaze choices in relation to personal ideas. By the end, participants will have produced a small, coherent body of connected ceramic pieces and reflected on their process, while considering possible next steps such as further study or more independent practice.

What you'll learn

• Plan and develop a ceramic project across several sessions
• Refine form, surface and glaze choices in relation to personal ideas
• Create a small, connected group of ceramic pieces
• Record and reflect on the creative process
• Identify possible next steps for developing ceramics practice

Is this course right for you?

The course is listed as suitable for all levels and combines structured guidance with development of an individual project. Participants are expected to take part in demonstrations, guided tasks, testing, feedback and group discussion. The format is intended for learners working towards a small, connected body of ceramic work rather than large-scale production.

• The course is structured rather than an open workshop
• Learners develop their own project across several sessions
• The intended outcome is a small, coherent body of connected work
• The course considers progression towards further study or more independent practice

Before you go

• Materials and firings are limited, so large-scale pieces are not suitable.