Pottery for All

About this course

The course introduces core hand-building methods including coiling, slab building and press moulding, alongside simple decorative techniques. The tutor advises on the aesthetics of form and supports learners in developing successful pieces. Complete beginners can build foundational skills, while those with previous clay-making experience can work on guided personal projects informed by historical or contemporary ceramics. Experienced learners may also have the opportunity to use the potter’s wheel.

What you'll learn

• Use coiling techniques to construct ceramic forms
• Build forms using slab-building methods
• Apply press moulding to clay
• Use simple decorative techniques in ceramic work
• Develop a guided personal ceramics project informed by historical or contemporary work

Is this course right for you?

The course is designed for complete beginners and learners who already have some experience working with clay. Beginners focus on core hand-building techniques, while those with prior making skills can take a more individual approach through guided projects and possible wheel work.

• Suitable for learners at different levels of pottery experience
• Learners with prior making skills can develop a guided personal project

Before you go

• Learners should bring a small notebook and a pen or pencil.