The course will include an introduction to ceramics and key hand-building techniques, throwing on the potter’s wheel, simple decoration and approaches to glazing. Designed for beginner and intermediate levels. No previous experience necessary.

This is a creative opportunity to develop skills from scratch, as well as extending and broadening approaches and techniques, building on those covered in any previous clay courses you may have attended. Sessions are ideal for both new and returning students. The course offers scope for those who wish to follow the taught course and also for those wishing to do their own work alongside this programme.

Cost £170 per person

Week 1 Introduction to the workshop and handbuilding techniques

Week 2 Introduction to throwing and use of potters wheel

Week 3 Decorating techniques

Week 4 Working on pieces

Week 5 Introduction to glazing,  preparation for bisque firing

Week 6 Glazing and majolica painting

Week 7 Finishing

Participants will have the opportunity to experiment widely, leaving the course having created six finished, glazed pieces. Pieces made will need to be collected two weeks after the course is completed.

The induction session on 9th October (7-9pm) is an important session, for all course participants. At the session we will cover an introduction to clay as a material and a brief overview of its place in human culture.  We will also cover  health and safety and briefly explore the museum.