Pottery for Beginners

About this course

Learners are introduced to clay construction in a specialist 3D workshop, working with techniques such as coiling and slab building. The course begins with tutor-led projects before moving towards a project chosen by each learner. Decorative methods include glazing and sgraffito, allowing participants to add colour and pattern to pieces such as dishes, vases, mugs, coasters and ornaments.

What you'll learn

• Construct clay forms using coiling and slab-building techniques.
• Apply glazing, sgraffito and other decorative methods to clay work.
• Choose and develop a personal pottery project.
• Create functional or decorative ceramic pieces using the techniques covered.

Is this course right for you?

The course is intended for complete beginners and has no entry requirements. The Beginner level indicates an introductory starting point, with structured tutor-led work before learners choose a project of their own.

• No previous experience or formal entry requirements are stated.
• The course combines guided projects with a later learner-selected project.

Before you go

• Materials and equipment are provided, including clay, stoneware glazes, glaze stains, underglaze, decorating slips and oxides.
• A contribution towards additional materials may be requested for larger-scale work.
• Alternative or specially requested materials are not guaranteed and may incur a contribution fee.