Pottery on Saturdays

Learn lots of different ways of making pottery, from hand building to throwing. We will also look at a variety of different ways to decorate your work. All levels welcome. Charge for clay of £1.50 per 500g before first firing.

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Key course information

Dates
25/02/12 - 31/03/12

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
VR724

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

Course outline

What is the course about?

This is a flexible ceramics course. For the beginner there will be simple projects to follow that teach the basics of pottery: throwing, hand building, surface decoration and glazing. The more advanced students will be encouraged to develop their own ideas and styles of making.

What topics will we cover?

We will cover the different ways of making ceramics: hand building, throwing and surface decoration. Glazing and firing will be taught. In addition, we will cover ways of developing and expressing personal ideas through making, working in sketchbooks and discussing ideas with other people.

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

• Make ceramic pieces through one or more of the following methods:
- Pinching.
- Coiling.
- Slab building.
- Press moulding.
- Throwing.
• Decorate these pieces with a variety of surface decoration processes.
• Glaze your work.
• Develop your ideas through experimentation and discussion.

Advanced students:
• Set your own brief in discussion with the tutor to enable you to work independently.
• Develop and refine existing skills in making and decorating.

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

This course is for beginners and intermediate students.

You should be able to follow simple written and verbal instructions, demonstrations, hand-outs and health and safety information, and will be invited to take part in group discussion.

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 to take part fully in this class.

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

Through practical demonstrations, group and individual tuition, slide talks and handouts.

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.

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.

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?

Within the City Lit there are a number of classes for you to progress onto. The 2010/11 programme includes a range of day and weekend pottery classes, including the City & Guilds 7822 Structured Ceramics Course that is for one day a week.

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

Tel: 020 7492 2700

visualarts@citylit.ac.uk

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