6 week Ceramic Studio Practice AM group

Course information

Take your ceramics to the next level with our Studio Practice Course—designed to support both beginners and for those ready to move beyond guided sessions and develop their own creative voice. This course offers dedicated studio time in a supportive, inspiring environment where you can explore your own ideas, refine techniques, and build confidence working more independently. Whether you’re continuing from a beginner course or returning to ceramics after a break, you’ll have the freedom to shape your own projects while benefiting from expert guidance when you need it. Start date 8th May 11.30-2pm We have 4 wheels in the studio and a wide range of hand building tools. Slab and coil building - Preparing clay (wedging and conditioning), controlling thickness and preventing cracks and warping. Rolling even coils by hand, controlling coil thickness and length. In addition coil building can be used as both a structural building or decorative method. Decorative techniques - Use of texture tools, stamps and found objects, carving and sgraffito and layered surface decoration using glazes. Wheel throwing - Wedging techniques, centring and pulling walls and developing form. What’s included? 6x. 2.5 hour classes of practical making and learning time followed by time to clean up. All materials including clay, a selection of glazes, and firing up to a height or length of 20cm. Anything over this will incur a small additional charge dependant on size. What will you need to provide? You will need to come armed with a plastic storage box to keep work in a workable condition between sessions. You will be provided with an apron, but it is advisable that you wear clothing that you don’t mind getting muddy! Session dates: Friday 8th May 11.30 -2pm Friday 15th May 11.30 -2pm Friday 22nd May 11.30 -2pm Friday 29th May 11.30 -2pm Friday 5th June 11.30 -2pm Weeks break for bisque firing Friday 19th June 11.30 -2pm Work will be ready for collection approximately 4 weeks after your last class. The process of drying and firing will be explained to you in detail at the time of your course or class. Please read the terms and conditions by following the link at the bottom of this page before booking. Unfortunately as these are consecutive sessions any missed sessions will not be repeated. PACEMAKER: All potters wheels (every brand) are potentially harmful to a person who has a pacemaker you must seek information and guidance from your doctor.