This is a practical course which aims to develop students skills, knowledge and ability to create their own pottery using a variety of making and decorating techniques: clay preparation and ceramic glossary of terms, handbuilding techniques - pinching, coiling, slab-building, press-moulding and slip casting, various decorating and glazing techniques, burnishing and sawdust/smoke firing. Students will learn safe studio practice, which demonstrates consideration towards others.
As part of your course and where the opportunity occurs literacy/numeracy together with speaking and listening skills will be developed.
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Entry requirements
None.
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Who is the course for?
This course is for beginners through to more experienced pottery students. A workshop approach is adopted with students of varying abilities working on projects which progresses their technical competence and creative sensibilities. Individual and small group support will be a feature of this course.
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How is the course assessed?
Finished product, tutor observation.
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More information
Although equipment, tools and materials are provided by the College students will usually have some of their own tools; advice will be given on inexpensive tools if students wish to buy their own. Students may also wish to bring their own apron.
Cost per item by weight.
Apron, folder for handouts, pen and paper/notepad. -
How to apply
You can enrol and pay online for this course. Please click the Enrol Now button.
