Saturday Ceramics – All Levels

About this course

The course introduces several ways to make and finish ceramic work. Participants prepare and reclaim clay, throw on an electric potter’s wheel, build vessels from rolled slabs and form bowls using the pinch technique. Decorating and glazing methods are also covered, including glazing work made during the course. Learning is organised around practical activities, regular discussions and a Personal Learning Plan. Participants can record their work and development, while tutor feedback helps them review their techniques and focus on individual goals.

What you'll learn

• Prepare and reclaim clay for ceramic projects
• Use an electric potter’s wheel to throw clay
• Construct vessels from rolled slabs
• Form bowls using the pinch technique
• Apply decorating methods and glaze finished work

Is this course right for you?

The course is intended for learners at all levels, including complete beginners and those with some existing experience. Participants work on ceramic pieces through practical studio activities, with goals and progress discussed through a Personal Learning Plan.

• Suitable for complete beginners as well as learners with some experience
• Participants are expected to take part in practical studio work
• Personal goals and progress are reviewed during the course

Before you go

• Clay must be purchased from the college shop; slip, glazes and kiln firings are available through the technicians’ office.
• Learners taking part in glazing activities require an FFP3 mask, available from the technicians’ office.
• Ceramic tools are provided.
• Learners are encouraged to keep a sketchbook or digital record of their work, including materials, techniques, glazes, firing temperatures and dimensions.
• Food and drink are not permitted in the studio, and 15 minutes should be allowed at the end of each class for tidying.
• Finished work is collected after bisque and glaze firing.