Summary

This all levels course will enable learners of any experience to enjoy Ceramics. If you have never touched clay before, you will join the class as a 'Beginner' or if you have been making work for many years already then you will join as 'Intermediate/Advanced'. Tutor assessment will begin on day one to ascertain which course the student will follow and in turn which Team they will be allocated to.

Beginners who are new to clay will be introduced to a range of making techniques; coiling, plaster mould use, slab building, wheel-throwing, glazing/finishing and raku firing. You will learn about the use of associated tools and equipment with regular discussion/feedback opportunities with the peer group to converse about their work and the work of their peers. Alongside the regular tasks set, the group will have one-to-one tutorials with their practitioner tutor, who is a Master of Ceramics from the Royal College of Art. The course has vast research angle, introducing new makers to some masters of particular techniques and styles, which will also be discussed as a group.

Intermediate/Advanced classes are for learners that have used clay and understand the foundations of ceramic practice covered in the beginners course. This course is self-led, where the student is able to develop their own practice through the group tutorials and one-to-one tutorials with their practitioner tutor. There will be regular discussions/feedback events as a group, enabling the learner to grow in confidence in discussing their work and the work of others. Opportunities to take their learning further will be to undertake a longer session with the 'Extended Workshop' session of 5 hours. All learners will have access to specialist equipment, a range of earthenware clays and stoneware clays including porcelain. You will also have access to a range of glazes and glaze making materials, coloured slips and oxides. Makers will take part in a live raku firing; a great team-work exercise and an instant firing technique. All learners will have the option to show work at the final summer show in 2021.

How will I know how I am doing?

Your tutor will always check your progress and help you with technical solutions. The class will participate in group evaluations through informal crits or ‘show-and-tell’ sessions. One-to-one tutorial support from the tutor is always available on request.

What can I do next?

Perhaps this course sparks a passion for art and design, if so we have a number of courses that may appeal to you. If you would like to discuss progression options more please get in touch with us at [email protected]. We would be more than happy to put you in touch with our dedicated careers advisor team.

Additional Information

IMPORTANT INFORMATION DUE TO THE IMPACT OF COVID-19
Due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic we may need to take a number of measures that could affect our planned delivery method. For example; planned on site delivery may take a blended approach; a mixture of classroom based and online activities. We will endeavour to ensure course information, including delivery method and pricing, is updated when changes are having to be made. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us before completing an enrolment form.

For information on how this may impact art courses please email [email protected]

COURSE FEES
Please be aware this course does have a fee that is payable on enrolment, if you require financial support including payment plans, bursaries and advanced learner loans please visit the Money Management Service section of the website.

For more information on fees please view our Fees, Charges and Refunds Policy and our Applications, Admissions and Enrolment Policy and Procedures.

ONLINE ENROLMENT
This course offers simpler and safer online enrolment requests, which means in a matter of minutes you can submit an enrolment request to us. However please be aware that upon submitting your enrolment form you are not guaranteed to be accepted. A number of our courses require assessments, qualification checks or simply a conversation with you before we can confirm your enrolment.

Within 24 hours of enrolment submission you will receive an automated email notification with information on what happens next.