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16 September 2025 - 9 December 2025 ( 42 hours, 12 weeks )
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North Kensington Centre
This course is aimed at beginners and is also suitable for all levels. This course will give you the chance to explore ceramics and its potential for creative output, and in doing so improve your wellbeing. Students will be introduced to Throwing on the potters wheel and will be encouraged to develop their skills and to express their own creative ideas throughout the workshop. You will learn techniques to make simple items and learn about slip decoration and glazing. You will be offered the opportunity to experiment with surface decoration techniques such as slip trailing, wax resist, sgraffito and glazing.
Tutor led practical activity and discussion, workshops, supported practical development
You must be aged 19 or over at the start date of the course. If you are a beginner or someone with more experience, this will be suitable for you.
There is some physical activity in ceramics, for example, wedging clay, which requires a moderate level of physical fitness - if you have any concerns please talk to your tutor who will be happy to give guidance, or assistance if required. Clay is available to purchase from your tutor
A sketchbook and pen are useful. You will also need an apron or old shirt and a mask. Your tutor will advise you about which tools to purchase. Clay and plaster are available to purchase from your tutor.
