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Ceramics & Pottery Courses in London

Try your hand at making beautiful, creative objects out of clay. Working in one of our ceramics studios, our friendly and experienced tutors will teach you a range of techniques to help you master the ancient craft of pottery. Our pottery courses take place during the evening, daytime and weekend, just remember to book early as these popular courses fill up fast! Any questions? Contact our visual arts team on 020 7492 2700 Monday - Friday between 10am - 5pm.
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  1. Introduction to ceramic sculpture

    Weekend
    Course Date: Sun 7 Jul 2019
    Location on this date: OS - Off Site
    Be inspired by the artwork and techniques of Ceramic Artists from 1900 up to today. This 4 day introductory course offer the chance to learn hand-building techniques for ceramic sculpture, off-site visit to V & A to see ceramics in their collection , Working from your sketches and visual notes, you will develop and create your own ceramic sculpture.
    Full fee: £199.00
    Senior fee: £159.00
    Concession: £121.00

  2. Pottery: beginners' taster course

    Pottery: beginners' taster course

    Course Date: Thu 11 Jul 2019
    Location on this date: KS - Keeley Street
    Explore various methods for making pottery: throwing on the wheel, hand building with coils, pinching and slabs. An enjoyable introduction for beginners.
    Full fee: £379.00
    Senior fee: £303.00
    Concession: £231.00

  3. Ceramics: architectural slab construction

    Ceramics: architectural slab construction

    Evening
    Course Date: Thu 11 Jul 2019 (and 1 other date)
    Location on this date: KS - Keeley Street
    A course constructing sculpture from slabs of clay. Develop analytical and making skills to building subtle, minimalist or bold complex ceramic structures. Suitable for beginners and those with previous experience.
    Full fee: £149.00
    Senior fee: £149.00
    Concession: £149.00

  4. Ceramics as a canvas: traditional slip decoration and surface treatments in clay

    Ceramics as a canvas: traditional slip decoration and surface treatments in clay

    Weekend
    Course Date: Sat 13 Jul 2019 (and 1 other date)
    Location on this date: KS - Keeley Street
    Develop new skills in traditional ceramic decorating - including how to interpret patterns, text and drawings on a clay surface using slip-techniques, agates and textures. Suitable for beginners and those with previous experience.
    Full fee: £179.00
    Senior fee: £179.00
    Concession: £179.00

  5. City Lit ceramics diploma: two-year course

    Course Date: Thu 12 Sep 2019 (and 1 other date)
    Location on this date: KS - Keeley Street
    Term 1 :12 Sept 2019 – 06 Dec 2019

    Term 2 : 09 Jan 2020 – 03 April 2020

    Term 3 :30 April 2020 – 03 July 2020

    Designed for people with previous experience in ceramics or other art related practice, this course encourages your development in a broad-based programme of ceramic study. You will have the opportunity to exhibit at the New Designers show at the Business Design Centre in Islington and an external venue for your final exhibition. Please note, advertised fees and course dates are subject to change. Fees quoted are inclusive of two years of study. Payment plans will be available, details of which are to be confirmed.



    Interviews for this course will take place on the below dates:

    Thursday the 21st of March

    Friday the 29th of March

    Thursday the 4th of April

    Friday the 12th of April



    You will need to bring a portfolio of 2D and 3D/clay work alongside your sketchbooks. During the interview you will be asked write a short paragraph to demonstrate your writing skills and to show your understanding of the use of numbers.Once you have submitted an application for the course, you will be contacted by the department to arrange your interview slot.
    Full fee: £8,999.00
    Senior fee: £8,999.00
    Concession: £5,489.00

  6. Glazing your work

    New Weekend
    Course Date: Sun 15 Sep 2019 (and 2 other dates)
    Location on this date: KS - Keeley Street

    2 Review(s)

    For students who have attended our ceramics summer courses, this is an opportunity to return and glaze your fired work. Basic glazing techniques will be taught, with advice on which glazes to use.

    2 Review(s)

    Full fee: £49.00
    Senior fee: £49.00
    Concession: £49.00

  7. City Lit ceramics

    City Lit ceramics

    Course Date: Mon 16 Sep 2019
    Location on this date: KS - Keeley Street
    Learn a wide variety of techniques including throwing, handbuilding, decoration and glazing. Ideal for beginners to pottery or for those with some experience.
    Full fee: £1,649.00
    Senior fee: £1,319.00
    Concession: £1,006.00

  8. City Lit ceramics workshop

    Course Date: Mon 16 Sep 2019
    Location on this date: KS - Keeley Street
    Workshop in ceramics alongside students on VR710 City Lit ceramics.
    Full fee: £1,299.00
    Senior fee: £1,299.00
    Concession: £792.00

  9. Ceramics portfolio course

    Course Date: Wed 18 Sep 2019
    Location on this date: KS - Keeley Street

    1 Review(s)

    Attending two days a week, you will develop your ceramic techniques and drawing skills to build a portfolio of 2D and 3D work. Focus on the development of your personal ideas within a structure of varied projects, which could lead onto study in further and higher education. Some materials are included.

    1 Review(s)

    Full fee: £2,499.00
    Senior fee: £1,999.00
    Concession: £1,524.00

  10. Pottery intermediate

    New Evening
    Course Date: Wed 18 Sep 2019 (and 1 other date)
    Location on this date: KS - Keeley Street

    1 Review(s)

    For those with previous experience who want to work towards personal goals. Throwing and hand-building processes will be taught alongside glazing and surface decoration.

    1 Review(s)

    Full fee: £1,249.00
    Senior fee: £1,249.00
    Concession: £762.00

  11. Pottery: beginners' throwing course

    Pottery: beginners' throwing course

    New Weekend
    Course Date: Sat 21 Sep 2019
    Location on this date: KS - Keeley Street
    Learn basic methods for making simple bowls and vases, and discover how to throw and produce interesting forms. Ideal for beginners.
    Full fee: £449.00
    Senior fee: £449.00
    Concession: £274.00

  12. Ceramics on Sunday

    New Weekend
    Course Date: Sun 22 Sep 2019
    Location on this date: KS - Keeley Street

    1 Review(s)

    Do you want to get your hands on clay and make finished ceramics work? Familiarise yourself with the properties and processes of clay by shaping your ideas and working with techniques such as coiling, pinching and slab building on this introductory course.

    1 Review(s)

    Full fee: £499.00
    Senior fee: £499.00
    Concession: £499.00

  13. Pottery: introduction to throwing and decoration

    Pottery: introduction to throwing and decoration

    New Evening
    Course Date: Mon 23 Sep 2019
    Location on this date: KS - Keeley Street
    Learn basic throwing skills to enable you to make a variety of forms including bowls, vases and lidded forms. Gain a basic understanding of surface decoration using glazes, underglazes, oxides and slips.
    Full fee: £499.00
    Senior fee: £499.00
    Concession: £304.00

  14. Ceramics portfolio workshop

    Course Date: Wed 25 Sep 2019
    Location on this date: KS - Keeley Street
    Workshop in ceramics alongside students on VR711 City Lit ceramics portfolio.
    Full fee: £1,249.00
    Senior fee: £1,249.00
    Concession: £762.00

  15. Beginners' throwing course

    New Evening
    Course Date: Thu 10 Oct 2019
    Location on this date: KS - Keeley Street
    Learn how to throw mugs, bowls and lidded jars. Intermediate students can use this course to refresh their skills on the wheel. Tutor:.
    Full fee: £249.00
    Senior fee: £249.00
    Concession: £152.00

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