This 5-week course is designed for those who would like to learn techniques to make sculptural clay vessels. A vessel in an ambiguous term, a chance to really explore surface, texture and form without worrying about the functionality of the object
Courses
Ceramic Focus: Sculptural Vessels
When & Where
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26 September 2024 - 24 October 2024 ( 15 hours, 5 weeks )
- Evening, Thursday
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View course timetable
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Waterloo Centre
Quick Facts
- Availability Yes
- Course Code W24CRSA01A
- Suitable For 19 year olds and up are permitted on this course
What you will learn
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Workshop health and safety and guidance on pottery tools.
- Learn how to design sculptural vessels with initial sketching and translate these into 3D objects
- Learn hand building techniques
- How to decorate your vessels, with a focus on texture and surface.
Cost
Full fee
£185
Concession fee
£140
Class format and activities
Demonstration, Q&A and guidance by tutor both individual and group these are practical hands-on sessions to develop your understanding of clay.
Entry requirements
To get the most out of this course you would need some previous knowledge of clay techniques
What you need to know before you enrol
Excellent attendance and punctuality are required from all students, you need to be able to join all five sessions to get the most out of this course. We make a per kilo charge for clay, which includes the bisque and glaze firing. These classes will be taught in the C22 ceramic studio.
What you need
Pen and notebook, clothes you do not mind getting dirty, closed toe shoes. Please bring any clay tools you have, however, there will be pottery tools available to use on the course, there are also beginners packs to buy at the college if you would like your own
What you can do next
Other courses you may be interested in include: W24CRSA01B, Ceramic Focus: Christmas Decorations W24CRSA01C, Ceramic Focus: Coloured Clay W24CRSA01D, Ceramic Focus: Slip Casting Techniques W24CRSA01E, Ceramic Focus: Surface Design W24CRSA01G, Ceramic Focus: Throwing Cups and Mugs
