Pottery basics in the classroom

Course information

The pottery basics for teaching in the classroom session will cover the basics of working with clay in the classroom. Suitable for both Primary and secondary school teachers, covering the basics of hand building. What is covered? Working with air dry clay Working with earthenware/stoneware clay Basic hand building techniques such as slab building, coiling and pinch pots Applying glazes and colour Vocabulary H&S best practice Myth busting ceramics! Please come armed with your questions, if you have very specific questions regarding a particular aspect or piece of equipment please email this to me in advance. Knowing your kiln make and model as well as the type of kiln controller would be preferable, in addition to knowing the types of glazes used in your setting - underglazes, low/mid/high firing ect PLEASE NOTE THIS INFORMATION ON THE BOOKING FORM. What is included? Detailed handout on the topics covered, as well as hands on learning to develop an understanding of basic ceramic techniques, some work will also be decorated by applying underglazes. Please bring lunch with you as there are not always options available on site. This service is held at my studio, additional teachers can be added at the cost of £100pp. Alternatively this session can be held at your school to enable a wider range of non specialist teachers to take part, this is particularly useful in the Primary school setting - please email for this option to be discussed.