Pottery for learners with learning difficulties and/or disabilities

<p>Under the guidance of our specialist teacher, you will be able to begin your journey into ceramics and pottery work. </p>

<p>Working with clay is great fun, allowing you to make something tangible and focus your mind in the present. The benefits include making wonderful pottery items to take away, developing hand coordination, relaxing and meeting new people in a safe environment. </p>

<p>During the course you can explore a range of making and decorating techniques, which may include: </p>

<ul>
<li>Understanding and using equipment safely </li>
<li>Coil pots </li>
<li>Slab building </li>
<li>Different types of decoration; slip, oxides, glazes, and underglazes </li>
</ul>

<p>Some of the skills you gain on this course could help increase your opportunities for employment or working within the community.</p>

<p>Learning takes place in a friendly classroom setting, which is a great place for social interaction and helping you meet new people. </p>

<p>Practice at home and completion of homework is advisable to enhance your learning experience. </p>

<p>This course is subsidised by Government funding so you should aim to attend the whole course. </p>

<p>There are no Pre-course admission sessions or interviews in order to enrol on this course. </p>

<p>This course is specifically designed for adults who have a mild to moderate learning disability </p>

<p>Your tutor will work with you to develop a Personal Development Plan (PDP) which will help you review your progress towards achieving your goals during the course. </p>

<p>There is no qualification or examination attached to this course. </p>

<p>This course is specifically designed for adults who have a mild to moderate learning disability and may be particularly helpful to those who are working towards gaining independent living skills or when a qualification course is not the right option. </p>

<p>You will need to consider the level of support you may need during the sessions as the course will have one tutor and may have one learning support assistant. This means that one-to-one support may be limited to ensure that everyone gets the help they need. However, we do provide a limited number of spaces so that your carer or support worker can also attend the course with you, should you require. Please inform us when enrolling if you intend to bring your own support so we can accommodate them. </p>

<p>You do not need any previous experience in the subject but should have an interest in your own potential and what life has to offer. You will need to be prepared to take an active part in the sessions and to work in a group setting. </p>

<p>You will need a notebook, pen and A4 folder. </p>

<p>The price of the course includes all materials, glazes, tools and firings. </p>

<p>You are advised to wear old clothes or an overall to protect your clothes. Long hair should be tied back and no open toed shoes to be worn. </p>