This two-day Saturday workshop is designed for complete beginners who are interested in learning about working with clay. On the first day, you will learn different ways of making ceramic pieces before biscuit firing them ahead of the second half day workshop. In the second session, you will glaze and prepare your piece for final firing in the kiln.
Students will be introduced to working with clay to create a variety of ceramic forms. There are no restrictions on your creativity and all kinds of different objects can be made - functional or other - and there are plenty of reference books available to help you with ideas.
The aim is for you to emerge with a range of basic skills and ability as well as the confidence to use a range of different medium. Once the demonstrations have been covered each student will be able to work on creating pieces in their own individual style, in a brief developed between themselves and the tutor.
Topics covered in this course include:
No, just be willing to get your hands covered in clay, be creative and have fun!
Please bring a notebook, a sketchbook and a pen/pencil to your first class. There is no cafe on site so you will be required to bring your own refreshments and a packed lunch. All other materials costs are included within the course fee and are paid for at the time of enrolment. We recommend you do not wear your best clothes or jewellery as these sessions can be messy!
This course could lead to further Ceramics courses, learning about and making ceramic forms and designs for pleasure or for your portfolio.