Wheel Throwing and Decorative Processes with Ronaldo Wiltshire

When & Where

17 April 2024 - 26 June 2024 ( 50 hours, 10 weeks )
Day Time, Wednesday
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North Kensington Centre

Quick Facts

Availability Late starts accepted
Tutor Ronaldo Wiltshire
Course Code K23MCAE06C
Suitable For 19 year olds and up are permitted on this course

What you will learn

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. You will learn techniques to make simple items and learn about slip decoration and glazing. 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. Students will also experiment with surface decoration techniques such as slip trailing, wax resistant, and Sgraffito glazing. You will have the chance to produce a piece of work or several test pieces at a pace that suits you.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

Decorate items with slips and underglazes, and how to use glaze to decorative effect
Decorate items with slips and underglazes, and how to use glaze to decorative effect
Keep a working journal of inspirational material from the internet and magazines, sketches and technical notes for your own benefit and is not compulsory
Make a variety of ceramic pieces using a number of techniques

Cost

Full fee

£530

Concession fee

£400

Class format and activities

Safety is paramount at Morley College and all on-site classes will be run with suitable class sizes and additional hygiene procedures will be in place.

Entry requirements

You must be aged 19 or over at the start date of the course. There are no entry requirements for this course, if you are a beginner or someone with more experience, this will be suitable for you.