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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
Start date
Wednesday 22nd April 2026
End date
Wednesday 17th June 2026
Time
5:30 pm - 8:15 pm
Location
25 Stoney Street 25 Stoney Street, Nottingham, NG1 1LP
Fees
£114.25
Additional costs
£35.00
Course code
Parent course code:C039373 Child course code: Q039374
This course is now full and can no longer accept further applications.

Course introduction

This course is perfect for any beginner who is learning basic hand-building techniques using clay and is aimed at complete beginners and those who wish to refresh the basics.

Working in our well-resourced ceramics department, you will be guided through the main hand-building techniques of pinching, coiling, slabbing using different clay bodies resulting in finished outcomes – glazed and unglazed.

Alongside this, you will be introduced to a range of different decorative processes using coloured slips and glazing techniques.

Under the guidance and support of your tutor, the aim is for you to build a good foundation of skills and knowledge and understand the importance of safe studio practice so you gain the confidence to work independently on your own ideas.

You will receive an induction to our well resourced Ceramic Studio, excellent tutor teaching, new knowledge and skills in ceramics, and opportunities to develop your creativity.

Basic materials will be provided on the course and if you want to develop your work further you can purchase art materials at our Art Shop based at 25 Stoney Street.

Please note: Due to the high demand of these part time courses, if you start a course but can no longer carry on, you will not be eligible for a full course refund. If you enrol on a course and the start date passes, you will not be eligible for a course material fee refund. If you get remitted fees and attend your course for free, if you do not attend the first two sessions without letting the tutor know or without valid reason, you will be withdrawn from the course. Many thanks for your understanding.

Course information

College certificate.

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

There is no formal assessment.

You can continue onto future part-time courses in ceramics and art and design.

Please wear practical clothing.

Term 1 (September) and Term 2 (January) starts:

This course is only funded for you to study it once. If you have completed this adult funded course previously, you will need to choose an alternative day/course. For Ceramics progressors - if you have studied a number of adult classes before, your best progression route is to do the Studio Practice Modules which are full cost, but will allow you to continue to make work and study with us.

Term 3 (April) starts

The Term 3 (April) start Pathway Qualifications may also be funded as they are a new qualification for you to access. This course is qualification based. You will only be able to choose one pathway for this qualification and cannot choose multiple part time courses in term 3. 

Careers related to this course

Glass and Ceramics Makers, Decorators and Finishers

Potential Earnings

£40,298.93

Average Earnings

£26,175.33

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

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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