Throw Down Thursdays in the Pottery Studio

<p>Under the guidance of our specialist teacher, you will be able to begin your journey into ceramics and pottery work with a focus on using the potter&#039;s wheel. </p>

<p>During the course you can explore a range of clay throwing techniques, which will include: </p>

<ul>
<li>Understanding and using equipment safely </li>
<li>Wedge and knead clay </li>
<li>Throwing techniques on the wheel </li>
<li>Different types of decoration; slip, oxides, glazes and underglazes </li>
<li>Individual project work </li>
</ul>

<p>All our courses are made up of elements of speaking & listening, reading and writing, and you will work using these elements throughout the course. </p>

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

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

<p>Please ensure you have read and understood our STEPS guidance in order to accurately enrol upon the correct level course for you. </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 is a Beginners course, for those with no experience in the subject (or very basic knowledge), including some memory of the subject from school. </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. The clay we use during this course is Earthenware and you will be provided with a maximum amount of 12.5Kg for a 10 week course or 6 Kg for a 4/5 week course.  Any additional clay will need to be purchased from S&L. </p>

<p>You are advised to wear old clothes or an overall to protect your clothes.</p>