This is a mixed ability course, and learners with any levels of knowledge and experience are welcome. Basic materials provided including model, clay and firing. Please note that we are not able to fire work that is not made in college. You are not allowed to bring in work from home or elsewhere, even if the clay originated in college. You cannot bring in your own clay to use and must use the clays we provide. Should you wish to use different clays, you can buy specialist clays e.g. black clay, porcelain from the tutor via our internal payment system. If you are interested in a specialist technique not listed or described in the course description, please contact ArtsSchool@wmcollege.ac.uk before enrolling to find out if it is possible for us to accommodate this.

A 5-week course with the life model, exploring the use of clay to create 3 dimensional figures. For the 1st session, we will have short exploration of key tools and techniques used for life sculpture, and then move onto working from the model. In the middle 3 sessions, we will work entirely from the model with one-to-one assistance from the tutor with additional demonstrations where necessary. In the final session, we will hollow out, glaze and add finishing touches to our sculptures or practice our technique with some detail studies. All material provided.

This course focuses on practical learning with one-to-one, individual tutor support, supplemented by optional workshops, presentations and demonstrations to help you develop your practice. Technical handouts will be provided in paper form and electronically. There is no formal homework, however, your tutor may discuss ideas with you individually to help extend your study and for ongoing independent projects and research. Your tutor will also recommend exhibitions, events or websites for you to visit to enrich your study.

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.

There are regular cross-college events, external speaker visits, exhibitions, and opportunities for you to get involved in college life. Look out for adverts around the college, iLearn or sign up to Our Newsletter via the website.