Pottery and Ceramics Courses

These are part time pottery and ceramics courses. For more substantial course please look under Glass, Jewellery and Pottery courses.

The following courses are designed to meet a variety of student needs from introductory to advanced levels. Our lecturers are all practicing, exhibiting ceramicists who also have professional teaching qualifications.

Our workshops are equipped with the necessary specialist tools and equipment including wheels, spray equipment and a variety of kilns. We stock basic materials which students can buy at cost price as required. Students will need to provide their own protective clothing, files and sketchbooks. (In some areas there will be an additional studio fee to cover the cost of shared materials.)

Our team of experienced lecturers will give you plenty of support and you will benefit from learning within a friendly adult environment.

Pottery and Ceramics Courses starting soon:

Midsummer Taster In Ceramics ( 11JAC009-01 )
Midsummer Taster In Ceramics ( 11JAC009-02 )

Courses and Fees

Pottery for Beginners - BTEC Award Level 1 ( 11JFC030 )

Level 1

Qualification

A beginners course that will introduce you to ceramic techniques, handbuilding and throwing on the wheel as well as exploring creative ideas in your sketchbook. You will explore a variety of surface decoration techniques including use of slips and glazes. Students pay for clay used and a studio fee.

Code	Location	Start	Weeks	Times	Lecturer.
11JFC030-02	Wornington Centre	09 Jan 12	20	Mon 18:00-21:00	C Bramble
Concs: £50 Full Fees: £269 Non-EU: £630
11JFC030-03	Wornington Centre	20 Apr 12	10	Fri 10:00-16:00	B Gorton
Concs: £50 Full Fees: £229 Non-EU: £525

Ceramics - BTEC Level 2 (Art & Design Certificate) ( 11JFC029 )

Level 2

Qualification

A two term course that will introduce ceramic techniques and design as well as extend the skills of those with previous experience. Techniques taught are handbuilding and throwing, mould making and surface decoration. Studetns are encouraged to develop ideas and historical awareness through working in a sketchbook and visiting museums. The studio is well equipped with wheels, kilns, extruder, spray booth and a wide variety of eartherware and stoneware glazes. Students pay for clay used and a small studio fee.

Code	Location	Start	Weeks	Times	Lecturer.
11JFC029-01	Wornington Centre	13 Jan 12	18	Fri 10:00-16:00	B Gorton
Concs: £50 Full Fees: £386 Non-EU: £945

Pottery Workshop ( 11JAC007 )

Whether you are a beginner or have some previous experinece, you will develop and learn new skills, from sculptural techniques to throwing on the wheel, making moulds and trying different glazing techniques. Students pay for clay used and a studio fee.

Code	Location	Start	Weeks	Times	Lecturer.
11JAC007-02	Wornington Centre	11 Jan 12	10	Wed 18:30-21:00	B Gorton
AE Concs: £46 AE Full Fees: £153 Non-EU: £263
11JAC007-03	Wornington Centre	18 Apr 12	8	Wed 18:30-21:00	B Gorton
Full Fees: £160 Non-EU: £210

Ceramics Advanced Workshop ( 11JAC003 )

This course aims to extend techniques and develop personal work and visual identity through individual guidance and support. It is suitable for those who have completed a full time level 3 course or have advanced making skills. Students pay for clay used and a studio fee.

Code	Location	Start	Weeks	Times	Lecturer.
11JAC003-05	Wornington Centre	10 Jan 12	10	Tues 10:00-16:00	A Hirai
AE Concs: £86 AE Full Fees: £300 Non-EU: £525
11JAC003-03	Wornington Centre	13 Jan 12	10	Fri 10:00-16:00	B Gorton
Concs: £86 AE Full Fees: £300 Non-EU: £525
11JAC003-06	Wornington Centre	17 Apr 12	10	Tue 10:00-15:00	A Hirai
Full Fees: £314 Non-EU: £420
11JAC003-07	Wornington Centre	20 Apr 12	10	Fri 10:00-15:00	B Gorton
AE Concs: £71 Full Fees: £314 Non-EU: £420

Midsummer Taster In Ceramics ( 11JAC009 )

Make a mug using clay and slips.

Code	Location	Start	Days	Times
11JAC009-01	Wornington Centre	29 Jun 12	1	Fri 11:00-12:15
11JAC009-02	Wornington Centre	29 Jun 12	1	Fri 13:15-14:30

Introduction to Pottery ( 12JAC001 )

Learn ceramic techniques such as coiling, throwing and slab building while developing your visual design ideas and decoration techniques. Students pay for clay used and a studio fee.