Pottery - Handbuilding (beginners)

This 10 week course is offered in a relaxed, friendly and welcoming enviroment for complete beginners and those with a little experience in ceramics, who wish to experience the creative and absortbing possibilities offered with clay.

During the course the teacher will provide group demonstrations and individual support, to ensure learns can work at their own level and pace.

No previous knowledge is required just a keen interest in Ceramics.  Full demonstrations and guidance will be given by the teacher.

This 10 week course will give you a working knowledge of basic construction handbuilding (no wheel throwing) & decorative method within ceramics.  It covers an introduction into coiling and slab buidling, preparation methods and basic surface decoration using coloured slips - trailing and sgraffito.

Methods will be presented by demonstrations, handouts and examples of finished samples, enabling each individual's creativity to devleop.

Please bring an apron or overalls to use, and please wear suitable clothing and footwear to all sessions.

If you meet the entry requirements for this course, please use the Register my Interest or Enrol button or contact Part-time Admissions at 01743 653333 to organise enrolment. If you are still undecided about the course most suitable for you, please drop into one of our advice events, ring Part-time Admissions on 01743 653333, use our live chat facility, or emailparttimecourses@scg.ac.uk