Pottery & Claywork - All Abilities

Course intent

Learn the knowledge and skills needed to develop your range of pottery techniques whether you are a beginner or already have some experience. According to your level, you will develop handling and design skills, gaining a deeper understanding of the range of techniques and processes.

What will I learn?

You will learn:

• To use the tools and equipment safely
• Working with clay for hand-building
• Decorating techniques
• Design & creative skills
• Firing and glazing
• Throwing on the potter’s wheel & turning
• The importance of a clean and tidy studio

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

  For all abilities who are interested in developing their skillset.

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

  You will need:

• Sensible closed-toe shoes
• Apron & suitable clothes for a pottery studio
• Notebook and pen

Basic materials / technician costs are included.

However, learners who choose to work on larger projects or a significant number of pieces may be asked to pay additional materials costs depending on size or quantity.

Please note that there is a maximum size, which is 30cm x 30cm x 40cm.

It is not possible to fire anything larger than this.

We are only able to fire work that has been produced in the class using materials provided by SAL.

What can I do when I finish the course?

Learners can progress onto more advanced pottery courses with SAL.

One-day workshops are available for specific subjects such as throwing and turning.

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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