Sunday Early Afternoon Pottery Class | All Levels

About this course

The course introduces a range of pottery processes, including hand building, wheel throwing, surface decoration and glazing. Each session focuses on a different technique, giving participants opportunities to work with clay in varied ways rather than concentrating on a single method. The pace is adaptable: learners can take a more focused approach to developing techniques, while the teaching team provides guidance throughout. The course is suitable for beginners through to intermediate makers and is open to children and adults.

What you'll learn

• Use hand-building techniques to make pottery forms
• Explore the basic process of throwing clay on the wheel
• Apply surface decoration techniques to clay
• Use glazes to finish ceramic work

Is this course right for you?

The course is intended for beginners through to intermediate pottery makers and is open to participants aged six and over. Under-16s must be accompanied by a guardian, who needs a ticket to participate or may remain in the studio without leaving the child unattended.

• Suitable for both children and adults aged six and over
• Under-16s require an accompanying guardian
• The pace can be adapted to the learner's aims

Before you go

• All course materials are provided, including buff stoneware clay, tools, slips, moulds and studio glazes.
• Clay intended for firing is charged by weight.
• Wear clothes that can get dirty; bringing an apron is optional.
• A student handbook is sent before the course.
• Missed sessions cannot be made up at other times, although the teacher will help returning students catch up.