Course description
Ceramics on Monday: Mixed Ability
This is a practical, workshop-based ceramics pottery course with group and individual demonstrations of a variety of techniques.
Upcoming start dates
Training Course Content
What you’ll learn
You will learn how to wedge and knead clay, and learn the step-by-step process of how to throw a pot on a potter’s wheel under the patient and friendly guidance of our experienced tutor.
More experienced potters will get tips on how to improve their technique, throw more complex forms, and be given suggested exercises to help do so.
Techniques covered include:
- Making methods: pinching, coiling, slabbing, press moulding, modelling/sculpting and wheel throwing
- Decorative materials: glazes, underglaze colours, metal oxides, coloured slips, relief built and incised surfaces (including sgraffito)
- Develop a feasible ceramic design of own choice or at the tutor’s suggestion
- Resolve any problems and be aware of areas for improvement
- How to apply health and safety guidelines
Course delivery details
Teaching methods include:
- formal instruction
- discussion
- individual tuition
- practical demonstration
- practical experience
Furthermore, you will get the opportunity to develop your skills according to your own specific needs.
Continuing Studies
If you want to keep practising, you can return for another class, or sign up for one of our weekly, mixed-discipline evening classes.
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