Pottery & Claywork - Improvers/Advanced

Pottery & Claywork - Improvers/Advanced

Pottery & Claywork - Improvers/Advanced [PEF2024G]: Overview


You will be given advice and tuition as required, following projects set by the tutor or to your own design


What will we cover?

You will practise and learn skills involved with coiling, slabbing and pinching
Make various pottery items using the methods above

Gain confidence in using both clay and glazing materials and be encouraged to take part in group discussions on work achieved

The overall aim is to help you develop basic pottery skills through a mixture of practice, discussion and demonstration techniques


Who is this course for? Is there anything I need to know before joining?


For Improvers and Advanced level ( At least a year’s pottery experience) not suitable for Beginners

As our courses are taught in English, please contact us if you have any concerns about your level of English.

What do I need to bring to the first class? Will there be any extra costs?

An old towel is required when throwing

It is essential that you wear closed toe shoes (not sandals or flip flops) and bring an apron or wear old clothes.

What can I do when I finish the course?

Learners will progress within the course or alternatively they can build a portfolio of work for entry to Further Education.

Additional information

Basic materials/technician costs are included. However, learners who choose to work on large projects may be asked to pay additional materials costs depending on size. As a guide, Individual pieces higher than 15 inches/38 cm and wider than 12 inches/35 cm would be considered as large projects

Please note - you are able to enrol on future terms of this, or any other course by calling the Customer Service Team on 1044, or by visiting your local Adult Learning Centre.

We welcome learners with additional needs and disabilities. When you enrol please let us know if you would like to discuss your extra support needs with a member of the Supported Learning Team who will then contact you as soon as possible. If you are enrolling within 10 days of the course start date, we may not be able to contact you before your first class. Surrey Adult Learning values and supports equality and diversity by promoting fairness and respect at all times.