Have fun with shapes, textures and glazes to create stunning ceramic and porcelain jewellery. You will learn to manipulate clay by moulding, carving, impressing and making beads. You will also learn to make your own fixings and jump rings (findings). Structured projects and exercises will guide you through the course and the tutor will support you to develop your own ideas and creativity. Basic materials included.

This is an inspiring ceramics course concentrating on building skills in throwing and hand-building. You can work on your own projects but your tutor can also offer structured projects designed to extend and develop your skills. The tutor will also introduce you to a range of new techniques and approaches. You will get lots of encouragement, stimulation and assistance to achieve your goals and develop your skills and practice.

This course will introduce beginner and intermediate learners to comprehensive hand building techniques and an opportunity to use the potters wheel. You will work in different clay body types and learn about kiln firing processes. You will also learn the techniques of applying coloured slip and glaze as a means of surface decoration. More experienced learners will be able to work on their own projects.

This is a structured course to develop basic skills and learn core techniques and processes. You will be introduced to hand-building techniques like pinching, coiling, slab work, use of moulds and some basic throwing on the wheel. You will also learn to apply glazes and slips for decorating. Returning learners can start to work on their own projects. It is recommended to enrol for a whole year where possible, to build your core skills comprehensively.

This is a structured course to develop basic skills and learn core techniques and processes. You will be introduced to hand-building techniques like pinching, coiling, slab work, use of moulds and some basic throwing on the wheel. You will also learn to apply glazes and slips for decorating. Demonstrations and plenty of expert advice will give you a strong basis for further learning.

This is a structured course to develop basic skills and learn core techniques and processes. You will be introduced to hand-building techniques like pinching, coiling, slab work, use of moulds and some basic throwing on the wheel. You will also learn to apply glazes and slips for decorating. Returning learners can start to work on their own projects. It is recommended to enrol for a whole year where possible, to build your core skills comprehensively.

This is a structured course to develop basic skills and learn core techniques and processes. You will be introduced to hand-building techniques like pinching, coiling, slab work, use of moulds and some basic throwing on the wheel. You will also learn to apply glazes and slips for decorating. Returning learners can start to work on their own projects. It is recommended to enrol for a whole year where possible, to build your core skills comprehensively.

This course will introduce beginner and intermediate learners to comprehensive hand building techniques and an opportunity to use the potters wheel. You will work in different clay body types and learn about kiln firing processes. You will also learn the techniques of applying coloured slip and glaze as a means of surface decoration. More experienced learners will be able to work on their own projects.

This course is designed to develop your existing skills and practice by offering strategies to improve your design, research and studio-based work. There will be optional termly projects which can be used as a basis for developing work. You will also be supported and encouraged to explore and develop your own ideas and work on self-initiated personal projects. As a maker, the tutor can also advise on all aspects of your professional and creative development.

This course is for students with at least three years’ experience in ceramics. You will be supported and encouraged to develop personal ideas, designs and projects while expanding your range of technical skills, including throwing, hand-building, use of moulds, decorative surfaces and glazing. The tutor can also focus on your continuing professional development as a maker and ways that you can develop your practice.