Summary

The course aims to provide an opportunity for you to explore a wide range of ceramic processes and ideas at your own level.

If you are new to ceramics you will be guided through the basic principles of throwing, hand building, ceramic sculpture and glazing. A project will be offered, but you may come with your own ideas. More experienced students will negotiate projects with the tutor. Discussion sessions around work in progress, exhibitions and ceramic work will help to clarify your ideas. This course will teach you the basics of ceramics principles, including throwing, hand building, sculpture and glazing. You will gain practical experience using the potters wheel and hand sculpting, overseen by our experienced tutors.

This course is based at SGS Queens Road in Clifton, Bristol.

How will I learn?

In this workshop based course your tutor will check your progress and help guide you with technical solutions through a series of short demonstrations and workshops. You will develop decorative surfaces, exploring colour with slips and glazes, and experience a range of hand-building techniques.

Entry Requirements

This course has no entry requirements, we just ask you have a passion for the subject.

If you have any questions regarding entry requirements please email [email protected] before completing an online application.

Progression routes

Additional Information

DEPARTMENT CONTACT
For more information about this course please email [email protected].

COURSE FEES
Please be aware that some courses have fees that are payable on enrolment. More information on if this course has a fee can be found in the Availability section below.  

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ONLINE ENROLMENT
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