Pottery for beginners

Explore the exciting possibilities of pottery, using the main pottery techniques of hand building and throwing. Decoration, glazing and firing are also taught. Charge for clay of £1.50 per 500g before first firing.

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Key course information

Dates
05/11/11 - 10/12/11

Day(s)
Sat

Duration
6 weeks

Time
10:30 - 16:30

Fees
Full fee: £229
Senior fee: £169
Concession: £129

Venue
KS - Keeley Street

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Course code
VR739

Availability
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Course outline

What is the course about?

This is a course for beginners in Pottery. The course will give students an introduction to all main pottery techniques including the hand-building techniques of pinching, coiling, press moulding and slab building. There will be an introduction to throwing on the wheel. Simple surface decoration, glazing and firing will also be taught.

What topics will we cover?

The aim of this course is to teach basic pottery processes. The techniques taught are pinching, coiling, press moulding and slab building forms, simple throwing on a potter’s wheel, decoration and glazing of work. Kiln firing will be explained.

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

• Make simple forms using the techniques of:
- Pinching.
- Coiling.
- Slab building.
- Press moulding.
- Throwing.
• Decorate the forms with different surface decoration techniques.
• Glaze your work using department glazes and understand how the work is fired.

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 a slide show, group and individual tuition and practical demonstrations.

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

There will be a cost of £1.50 per 500g of clay before the first firing.On past courses this has averaged at £12.00 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.

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. Your tutor will give you regular feedback both individually and through group discussion.

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; English and maths support; counselling, and library services (supported learning centre). To find out what may be available to you, and how to apply, see page 213 of the 11/12 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

Please email us for advice or call us during these times:

Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays - 9.00 -12.00 & 15:00-18:00

Thursdays - 9.00-12.00

Saturdays - 14.00-17.00

To enrol on a course, call 020 7831 7831.

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Visual arts

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