Pottery - all levels, evening

About this course

The course introduces hand-building methods including pinching, coiling, slab building and press moulding. Participants also explore decorating slips, Majolica, lustres and oxides, with basic wheel-based work introduced towards the end. Teaching combines demonstrations, individual practical activity, one-to-one guidance, and group and individual discussions. Learners are encouraged to research projects and use notes and sketches to support their three-dimensional work.

What you'll learn

• Use pinching, coiling, slab building and press moulding techniques
• Apply decorating slips, Majolica, lustres and oxides
• Produce basic forms using a pottery wheel
• Research and develop ideas for three-dimensional pottery projects
• Record work in progress using notes, sketches or photographs

Is this course right for you?

This mixed-ability course welcomes beginners as well as learners with some pottery experience. It includes individual practical work alongside group discussion and guidance. Participants should be able to follow written and verbal instructions, read health and safety information, write short texts, and carry out simple measurements and calculations.

• Suitable for learners with little pottery experience
• Learners with existing experience can refresh or extend their technical skills
• Some study and project preparation outside class is advised
• Literacy, numeracy, ESOL and additional learning support are available

Before you go

• Learners may find it useful to bring drawing materials and paint brushes.
• Research, notes and sketches are advised to support project work; a digital camera or similar device may be useful for recording progress.
• Clay and firing costs are charged according to the amount of clay used.
• Support is available through basic education, ESOL and additional provision for learners with learning difficulties or disabilities.