Ceramics and pottery
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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Designing for ceramic work with Photoshop
Course Date: Wed 15 Nov 2017
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetLearn how to convert scanned images, photos or artwork made within Photoshop into ceramic transfers, and apply them to plates, cups etc. Work will be kiln fired. We will cover the entire design process from start to finish.Full fee: £179.00Senior fee: £143.00Concession: £109.00 -
Pottery: evening course
Course Date: Tue 9 Jan 2018 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetFor those with previous experience who want to work towards their own goals, or for beginners who want to learn hand-building and throwing processes. We'll also cover glazing and surface decoration.Full fee: £429.00Senior fee: £429.00Concession: £262.00 -
Four day taster course in pottery
Course Date: Sun 14 Jan 2018 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetIdeal if you are a beginner and 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.Full fee: £329.00Senior fee: £329.00Concession: £201.00 -
Ceramics: surface decoration on clay
Course Date: Mon 15 Jan 2018
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetWorking with paper stencil, block printing on unfired clay, biscuit and glazed surfaces, you will create pattern and images with slips, oxides, glaze and on-glaze enamels on simple mould forms and tiles.Full fee: £199.00Senior fee: £199.00Concession: £121.00 -
Throwing and decoration: advanced
Course Date: Thu 18 Jan 2018
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetFor confident throwers who have previously completed throwing courses, this course will challenge you to develop your throwing further: bigger, better, more consistent and more considered. Students will be encouraged and supported to develop their own projects throughout.Full fee: £399.00Senior fee: £399.00Concession: £243.00 -
Pottery for beginners and improvers
Course Date: Fri 19 Jan 2018 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetSuitable for students who want to learn basic design, handbuilding, decoration and glazing techniques or for students who want to refresh or develop existing ceramics skills. Everyone will be encouraged to explore and experiment with different skills and techniques in a friendly and supportive environment.Full fee: £399.00Senior fee: £399.00Concession: £243.00 -
Pottery: a taster course in throwing
Course Date: Sun 11 Feb 2018 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetIdeal for beginners who want to experience the basic techniques of throwing on the potters wheel. Learn how to produce mugs, bowls and simple forms as well as apply slips and glazes over this four day course.Full fee: £329.00Senior fee: £329.00Concession: £201.00 -
Ceramics: surface printing on clay
Course Date: Mon 19 Feb 2018
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetWorking with silkscreen, paper stencil, block and potato printing on unfired clay, biscuits and glazed surfaces, you will create pattern and narrative images with slips, oxides, glaze and on-glaze on simple mould forms and tiles.Full fee: £199.00Senior fee: £199.00Concession: £121.00 -
Pottery on Saturdays
Course Date: Sat 24 Feb 2018
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetLearn lots of different ways of making pottery, from handbuilding to throwing. Look at a variety of different ways to decorate your work. All levels welcome.Full fee: £379.00Senior fee: £303.00Concession: £231.00 -
Animal forms in ceramic
Course Date: Sun 11 Mar 2018
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetHave fun exploring the possibilities of designing small scale animal forms in clay. Slab and hand building will be taught along with tooling techniques to bring your figures to life. Some experience with clay is beneficial.Full fee: £179.00Senior fee: £143.00Concession: £109.00 -
Introduction to ceramics
Course Date: Mon 16 Apr 2018 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetGain a basic understanding of hand-building, glazing and decoration techniques. Explore your creative ideas whilst learning the exciting possibilities of working with clay. Enjoy a taster experience of throwing on the wheel in the final session.Full fee: £329.00Senior fee: £329.00Concession: £201.00 -
Ceramics: throwing and decoration
Course Date: Mon 16 Apr 2018
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetExperiment with and develop your existing throwing skills and decorating techniques. Make experimental pieces and explore your ideas.Full fee: £399.00Senior fee: £319.00Concession: £243.00 -
Thursday evening pottery: advanced level
Course Date: Thu 19 Apr 2018
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetLearn how to further making skills through playful exploration, combining and altering traditional techniques, pushing boundaries of working with clay. An ideal course for students with some experience in ceramics wanting to enhance their existing skills.Full fee: £399.00Senior fee: £399.00Concession: £243.00 -
Pottery on saturdays: intermediate
Course Date: Sat 21 Apr 2018
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetBroaden your existing knowledge and develop new skills in throwing, handbuilding, surface decoration and glazing. Develop your own ideas and styles of making through structured projects. Tutor: Annie Turner.Full fee: £629.00Senior fee: £503.00Concession: £384.00 -
Intermediate handbuilding
Course Date: Sun 20 May 2018
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetExplore your personal creative ideas in clay, increase your making and decorating skills. Use a range of hand building techniques to develop your practical skills and expand your knowledge of ceramic materials.Full fee: £349.00Senior fee: £279.00Concession: £213.00