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 visual.arts@citylit.ac.uk or call us on 020 7492 2700, Monday to Friday between 10am-12pm or 2pm-4pm.
- Sculpture workshopCourse start date: Wed 17 Apr 2024
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Annie AttridgeRealise your personal project in 3D. Come with an idea and you will be supported through your making to a final piece. Learn how to structure your idea from inspiration to reality. Ideal for students with previous experience or students who may need extra workshop time and guidance to complete a project.Full fee £399.00 Senior fee £319.00 Concession £259.00 - Five day taster course in ceramicsCourse start date: Sun 21 Apr 2024
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Alex SimpsonIdeal 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 £499.00 Senior fee £399.00 Concession £324.00 - Introduction to ceramics
Course start date: Mon 13 May 2024 (and 1 other date)Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Alex SimpsonGain 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 £449.00 Senior fee £359.00 Concession £292.00 - Friday evening potteryCourse start date: Fri 17 May 2024
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Shelley WilsonSuitable 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. - Ceramics as a canvas: traditional slip decoration and surface treatments in clay Course start date: Sat 6 Jul 2024
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Amy HughesDevelop 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. - Intermediate handbuildingCourse start date: Sun 7 Jul 2024
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Josie WarshawExplore 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. - Ceramics: throwing and assemblage Course start date: Mon 15 Jul 2024
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Carina CiscatoBuild on your existing skills by exploring form and surface. Create functional or non-functional objects by throwing, cutting and later assembling different components. Intermediate level, requiring basic throwing skills. - Intensive throwing week Course start date: Mon 22 Jul 2024
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Matt SherrattDevelop your skills on the wheel. You will have your own wheel and the opportunity to use a variety of types of clay. The course is for experienced throwers and is ideal if you wish to develop your practice further. Intermediate level, throwing skills required.Full fee £499.00 Senior fee £399.00 Concession £324.00 - Intensive throwing week: beginners and refreshersCourse start date: Mon 29 Jul 2024
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Matt SherrattLearn how to throw mugs, bowls and lidded jars. Intermediate students can use this course to refresh their skills on the wheel. Tutor:. - Pottery: evening courseCourse start date: Tue 10 Sep 2024 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Trish SpenceFor 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 will also cover glazing and surface decoration.Full fee £599.00 Senior fee £479.00 Concession £389.00 - City Lit ceramics portfolioCourse start date: Wed 11 Sep 2024
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Robert Cooper, Ruth FranklinAttending 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.
NOTE: Applications will be reviewed in May 2024. - Pottery: beginners' throwing course Course start date: Sat 14 Sep 2024
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Carina CiscatoLearn basic methods for making simple bowls and vases, and discover how to throw and produce interesting forms. Ideal for beginners. - Glazing your workCourse start date: Sun 15 Sep 2024 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Josie WarshawFor students who have attended our ceramics courses, this is an opportunity to return and glaze your bisquit fired work. Basic glazing techniques will be taught, with advice on which glazes to use.Full fee £59.00 Senior fee £59.00 Concession £59.00 - City Lit ceramics
Course start date: Mon 16 Sep 2024Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Alex SimpsonLearn a wide variety of techniques including throwing, handbuilding, decoration and glazing. Ideal for beginners to pottery or for those with some experience.
NOTE: Applications will be reviewed in May 2024.Full fee £2,499.00 Senior fee £1,999.00 Concession £1,624.00 - City Lit ceramics workshopCourse start date: Mon 16 Sep 2024
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Alex SimpsonWorkshop in ceramics alongside students on VR710 City Lit ceramics.Full fee £1,839.00 Senior fee £1,471.00 Concession £1,195.00
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