Pottery & Claywork - Throwing Workshop - Intermediates [SSK]

Course intent

Improve your throwing skills by concentrating on the correct techniques and how to create different shapes on the potter’s wheel. Develop basic pottery skills through a mixture of practice, discussion and demonstration techniques.

What will I learn?

"You will learn how to:

• create stoneware pieces using different techniques
• the basics of wheel throwing, how to centre, open and lift the clay achieving an even wall thickness
• develop a good sense of how to use simple techniques and the main processes your work needs to go through before it being finished"

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

  This course is suitable for learners with some throwing experience

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

  "You need to bring:

• Sensible closed-toe shoes (not sandals or flip flops)
• Apron & suitable clothes for a pottery studio
• Notebook and pen
• Long hair must be tied back for certain processes
• Nails should be clipped as long nails damage your work
• Avoid wearing hand and wrist jewellery to prevent loss or damage
• The importance of a clean and tidy studio

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 for those wishing to make larger pieces of work, which is 30cm x 30cm x 40cm.

It is not possible to fire anything larger than this"

What can I do when I finish the course?

Learners can progress onto more advanced pottery courses with SAL.

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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