Pottery & Claywork - A Taster Day

Course intent

Learn the essential hand building techniques in clay and get a taste of what working in a pottery studio is like. Choose your two favourite pieces from the day and they will be bisque fired and clear glazed for you to collect at a later date.

What will I learn?

You will learn: · a variety of hand building techniques · some decorating techniques · a taste of throwing on the potters’ wheel

The two favourite pots you make will be bisque fired and glazed with a transparent glaze for you and will be available for collection at a later date.

Who is this course for? Is there anything I need to know before joining?

This course is for absolute beginners or for beginners who want to refresh their skills.

What do I need to bring to the first class? Will there be any extra costs?

You need to bring: · a notebook · wear old clothes or an apron · wear close-toed shoes · packed lunch and refreshments to eat during the lunch break

What can I do when I finish the course?

You can progress onto longer Pottery & Claywork courses, or try out further Saturday workshops. There is also a wide choice of other arts & crafts courses available.

Additional Information

We welcome learners with additional needs and disabilities. When you enrol, please let us know if you would like to discuss your extra support needs with a member of the Supported Learning Team who will then contact you as soon as possible. If you are enrolling within 10 days of the course start date, we may not be able to contact you before your first class.

How to enrol

Our courses are for adult learners aged 19 or over. If you are under 19, please call 0300 200 1044.

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