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Key details

Course area
Art and Design
Student type
Courses for 19+ students
Course type
Part-time Further Education course
Course level
Entry Level

Course introduction

It is no longer possible to apply/enrol for this course as there are no course dates available. Please check back later as we may be offering it again in the future.

This course is for absolute beginners at throwing on a pottery wheel, who would like to join us for a few hours to have a go at creating some ceramics. 

You will learn how to work on a pottery wheel, from centring your clay, to positioning your hands correctly, to throwing a pot. You can then select one piece that will be glazed by a technician, fired and prepared for collection after your class for you to take home at a later date.

Course information

College certificate

There are no formal entry requirements but you must be aged 19+.

Once you have completed this course you can progress onto one of our NCFE Entry Level courses that are part of the Ceramics Pathway. 

Basic materials will be provided on the course such as an allocated amount of terracotta clay only. Firing costs are included and you are able to select 1 pot to keep, fire and take home.  Students can pay additional costs to fire extra pieces, your tutor will go through these optional, additional costs in the session. 

We politely ask that students arrive to the studio no earlier than 5 minutes before the class to give staff enough time to set up for the session - if you are early you are able to wait comfortably in our reception area at 25 Stoney Street. 

Careers related to this course

Glass and Ceramics Makers, Decorators and Finishers

Potential Earnings

£39,267.63

Average Earnings

£25,696.94

Source: Office for National Statistics' Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE).

Employment opportunities

The number of job postings in this career for previous years starting from 2023, the current year and projections for future years until 2034.

Sources: The Labour Force Survey (LFS), Working Futures (projections) data, and Business Register and Employment Survey (BRES).

Pathways

Engineering

People in these occupations use scientific principles to solve practical problems across a variety of engineering disciplines: civil, chemical, mechanical, etc.

Production

People in these occupations work with wood, metal, and other materials, make food and beverages, and assemble products in a manufacturing setting.

Art, Performance and Design

People in these occupations create art and fine craftwork, produce and perform plays and motion pictures, and design graphics and other products.

Skills

Learning Strategies

Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.

Reading Comprehension

Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.

Active Learning

Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.

Active Listening

Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

Monitoring

Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
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