Pottery: Hand Building and Surface Decoration for Beginners

About this course

The course develops foundational pottery skills through studio-based hand building and surface decoration. Teaching combines tutor demonstrations, presentations, group discussion and individual guidance, giving learners opportunities to work on their own pieces while receiving feedback. Progress is reviewed through one-to-one and group discussions, tutor feedback and an Individual Learning Plan. The course may provide a basis for progressing to further ceramics study.

What you'll learn

• Use hand-building techniques in pottery
• Explore surface decoration techniques
• Respond to tutor feedback through individual and group review

Is this course right for you?

The course is intended for beginners developing foundational pottery skills. Participation combines individual studio work with group teaching, discussions and one-to-one tutoring.

• Suitable for learners starting to develop hand-building skills
• Includes both group activities and individual tutoring

Before you go

• Solid footwear is required; sandals and other open footwear are not permitted.
• Wear clothing suitable for workshop work.
• Clay is charged by the pound to cover materials and firing costs.
• Support is available for literacy or numeracy, speakers of other languages, and learners with learning difficulties or disabilities.