A taster course in pottery

For beginners who would like to experience and explore the major ways of making pottery - throwing and hand building. Pots will be decorated, glazed and fired during the course. Charge for clay of £1.20 per 500g before the first firing.

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Key course information

Dates
08/11/09 - 22/11/09

Day(s)
Sun

Duration
3 weeks

Time
10:30 - 16:30

Fees
Full fee: £132^NC

Venue
KS - Keeley Street

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Course code
VR730

Availability
This course has finished

^NC: No concessionary fees available as there is no government funding for this course.

This course has finished

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Email visualarts@citylit.ac.uk or call
020 7492 2700

Course outline

What is the course about?

This course is for beginners who would like to experience and explore the three major ways of making pottery – throwing, coiling, and slab building. Pots will be decorated, glazed and fired during the course. Kiln firing will be briefly explained and all work will be fired.

What topics will we cover?

The aim of this course is to introduce basic pottery techniques. You will learn to make pinch and coiled forms, slab built forms and simple thrown forms. You will be shown simple surface decoration techniques and apply them to the forms you make. Work will be glazed and fired. A slide talk will be given on contemporary ceramics.

By the end of this course you should be able to:

• Make simple forms using the techniques of
- Pinching.
- Coiling.
- Slab building.
- Throwing.
• Decorate the forms with coloured slips and underglazes.
• Glaze your work using department glazes.

What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?

This course is for newcomers to pottery.

You should be able to understand simple written and verbal instructions to follow demonstrations and read handouts and health and safety information. You should be able to use numbers in order to do very simple measurements and calculations.

Please look at the rest of the course outline carefully to decide if you may benefit from support in your English and Maths skills to help you take part fully in this class.

How will I be taught, and will there be any work outside the class?

Through practical demonstration, group and individual tuition.

Are there any other costs? Is there anything I need to bring?

There will be a cost of £1.20 per 500g of clay before the first firing.On past courses this has averaged at £6.00 per student.

Do I need to have an interview before I can enrol?

No.

What feedback will I get?

You will receive regular feedback from your tutor throughout the course, as and when appropriate. At the end of the course you and your tutor are asked to assess the progress you have made. Your tutor will give you regular feedback both individually and through group discussion.

How will I be able to give my views on the course?

Please complete the evaluation form at the end of your course. These are monitored and help us to continually improve our courses.

How do I find out if I can get some support for my learning?

You may be interested in: education and careers advice; financial and childcare support; disability support; support for Deaf and hearing-impaired students; dyslexia support; study support; counselling, and library services (supported learning centre). To find out what may be available to you, and how to apply, see page 189 of the 09-10 course guide, or visit www.citylit.ac.uk/students

When I've finished, what course can I do next?

A more advanced course in pottery at the City Lit. At the end of the course you will be given information about further courses available for those who wish to continue.

General information and advice on courses at City Lit is available from the Information and Advice Shop, open Monday to Friday 12:00 – 19:00 during term time, and Monday to Friday 12:00 – 17:00 out of term time. See the course guide for term dates and further details.

Who can I contact for further information?

Tel: 020 7492 2700

visualarts@citylit.ac.uk

Drop-in advice
Term-time: please call for advice

Non-term time:
Tue 17:30 - 18:30 & Wed 12:30 - 13:30

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28/02/10 to 21/03/10	Sun	10:30 - 16:30	4 weeks	£132	£132	£132	VR731	Full	» Select
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08/11/09 to 22/11/09	Sun	10:30 - 16:30	3 weeks	£132	£132	£132	VR730	Finished	» Select