This is an Intermediate/advanced course. It requires you to have attended a previous Introduction to Glaze Technology course at WMC or an introductory glaze course at a different college. You will be encouraged to test and make glaze samples and prepare your own test tiles on the first day of the workshop. Materials and colorants and some test tiles in buff clay as samples will be provided. However, we cannot accommodate the mixing of large batches of glaze.

You can either bring in a glaze recipe to test and alter or make your own base glaze to which you will then add colorants to develop your own palette. The tutor will be available to advise, guide and make suggestions. If you would like to keep your samples, please bring lidded 100/200 ml containers to store your glazes in. We will provide a glaze mask, or you can bring your own.

There is no exam or formal assessment for this course. However, you will work with your tutor to identify your aims at the beginning of the session and will receive one to one feedback throughout as well as sharing outcomes at the end of the course. The tutor will discuss your progression plans with you and make suggestions where appropriate

Once you have completed the course, you may choose to enrol on a further term in this subject or another subject. Advice and Guidance for all further study is available from the Curriculum Manager by request.

You may be eligible for fee reductions or one of our bursaries, please check the Information and Advice section of our website to find out more.

Teachers are supported to ensure their materials are inclusive to meet learners’ needs. Provision of assistive equipment is available and access support can be provided through reasonable adjustments, subject to an interview with the ALS team and/or the Disability Officer. Digital Learning support is available in the Learning Centre.

We offer free support with finding a job, including 1-1 support with job applications, creating a CV or improving your interview skills, as well as advice about progression opportunities. Visit the website for more information or to book an appointment with our Employability Coach.

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