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Ceramics — Studio Practice (Level 1) — Part-time

Course outline

This course is aimed at advanced level learners who have good ceramic experience and wish to develop their own ceramic practice. It is also suitable for those who have attended previous courses.

Working in our well-resourced ceramics department, you will be working on directed and self-directed projects with the support and guidance of our experienced tutor to help build the knowledge and skills to work independently. You may want to develop specific hand-building skills, technical knowledge and creative ideas – design-led or sculptural.

The course is designed to help equip learners with the knowledge to move towards setting up their own studios, there will be a focus on technical knowledge and safe studio practice. You will have access to our plaster room for mould making as well as a range of specialist clays and decorative processes.

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. If you want to develop your work further you can purchase art materials at our Art Shop based at 25 Stoney Street.

How to apply for this course

Apply now and if you need to pay any course fees, or provide evidence if you wish to claim a fee reduction, we will contact you to let you know how to do this.

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Location Date / time Fees / reductions
25 Stoney Street
Nottingham
NG1 1LP

Start: Tuesday 17th September 2024

End: Tuesday 3rd December 2024

Time: 6:15pm - 8:45pm

Tuition fees may be waived for this course if you are in receipt of certain benefits or have a low income. Please see our Fee and Financial Support page to see if you can claim a fee reduction.

Tuition fee: £97.50

Additional costs:

  • Materials fee: £25

Course code: C039389 / Q039390

25 Stoney Street
Nottingham
NG1 1LP

Start: Tuesday 14th January 2025

End: Tuesday 25th March 2025

Time: 6:15pm - 8:45pm

Tuition fees may be waived for this course if you are in receipt of certain benefits or have a low income. Please see our Fee and Financial Support page to see if you can claim a fee reduction.

Tuition fee: £97.50

Additional costs:

  • Materials fee: £25

Course code: C039387 / Q039388

25 Stoney Street
Nottingham
NG1 1LP

Start: Tuesday 22nd April 2025

End: Tuesday 1st July 2025

Time: 6:15pm - 8:45pm

Tuition fees may be waived for this course if you are in receipt of certain benefits or have a low income. Please see our Fee and Financial Support page to see if you can claim a fee reduction.

Tuition fee: £97.50

Additional costs:

  • Materials fee: £25

Course code: C039385 / Q039386

Qualification

College Certificate

Level Other
Entry requirements

You must be aged 19+.

Please note: This course is only suitable for students working at an advanced level. Students should have completed Beginners and Intermediate courses prior to this course and be able to generate independent projects.

Teaching & assessment

There is no formal assessment.

Progression

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

Additional information

Students should wear suitable clothing – this is a practical course.

Please note places are limited to 14.

Refunds are only given in exceptional circumstances. Please refer to the College guidance on refunds.