Pottery / Ceramics

This 8 week course is offered in a relaxed, friendly and welcoming environment, for complete beginners and those with a little experience in ceramics, who wish to experience the creative and absorbing possibilities offered with clay.

During the course the tutor will provide group demonstrations and individual support, to ensure learners can work at their own level and pace.

This course can be used to gain confidence and relaxation.  

No previous knowledge is required just a keen interest in Ceramics. Full demonstrations and guidance will be given by the tutor.

This 8 week course will give you a working knowledge of basic construction handbuilding (no wheel throwing) & decorative method within ceramics.  it covers an introduction into coiling and slab building, preparation methods and basic surface decoration using coloured slips - trailing and sgraffito.  

Methods will be presented by demonstrations, handouts and examples of finished samples, enabling each individual’s creativity to develop.

Please bring an apron or overall to use, and please wear suitable clothing and footwear to all sessions.

Class dates for 8 week evening classes, Wednesdays 6.15-8.15pm :-

Class dates, for 25th September 2024 start:-

Week 1: 25th September

Week 2: 2^nd October

Week 3: 9^th October

Week 4: 16^th October 

Week 5: 23^rd October

30^th October: Half term break -  NO CLASS

Week 6: 6th November 

Week 7: 13^th November 

Week 8: 20^th November

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Class dates, for 11th December 2024 start:-

Week 1: 11th December

Week 2: 18th December

25th December: Christmas break -  NO CLASS

1st January: New Year break - NO CLASS

Week 3: 8th January 25

Week 4: 15th January 

Week 5: 22nd January

Week 6: 29th January 

Week 7: 5th February 

Week 8: 12th February

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Class dates for 12th March 2025 start:-

Week 1: 12th March

Week 2: 19th March

Week 3: 26th March

Week 4: 2nd April

Week 5: 9th April

16th April & 23rd April - Easter break - NO CLASS for 2 weeks

Week 6: 30th April

Week 7: 7th May 

Week 8: 14th May

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Class dates, for 8 week day classes, Fridays either 10.00-12.00noon or 13.00-15.00:-

Week 1: 27th September

Week 2: 4th October

Week 3: 11th October

Week 4: 18th October

Week 5: 25th October

1st November - Half Term break - NO CLASS

Week 6: 8th November

Week 7: 15th November

Week 8: 22nd November

At the start of the course, you will decide what you want to gain from the course.  

Group discussions and opportunities to chat with the tutor at the end of the course will offer reflection of what you have learnt and how you have improved your skills.

You may wish to progress to one of our Art and Design courses at either level 2 or level 3.

Please enrol online by clicking on the Enrol button above. If you are under 19 or haven’t lived in the UK for the last three years, please contact the college either in person or by phone on 01743 653333 between 9.00am-5.00pm Monday to Thursday and 9.00am-4.30pm on Friday to discuss your options further.

You will be required to pay any course fees at the time of enrolment, so please ensure that you have your payment method ready.