This is perfect for students who have completed the beginners course and want to learn to use the wheel.
If this is a method you have wanted to try, or improve on your technique, this is your opportunity. Working in our well-resourced ceramics department, you will be guided through clay preparation, basic throwing techniques, turning and decorative effects using a potter’s wheel.
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 guidance, new knowledge and skills in ceramics resulting in finished outcomes – glazed and unglazed as well as 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.
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free, if you do not attend the first two sessions without letting the tutor know or without valid reason, you will be withdrawn from the course.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.
Start Date:
Wednesday 22nd April 2026
End Date:
Wednesday 17th June 2026
Time:
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Location:
Adams Building Stoney Street, Nottingham, NG1 1NG
Fees:
£52.00
Additional costs:
£35.00
Course Code:
Parent course code:C056751 Child course code: Q056752
Start Date:
Thursday 23rd April 2026
End Date:
Thursday 18th June 2026
Time:
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Location:
Adams Building Stoney Street, Nottingham, NG1 1NG
Fees:
£52.00
Additional costs:
£35.00
Course Code:
Parent course code:C056753 Child course code: Q056754
Autumn and Spring term start: College Certificate
Summer term start: NCFE Award
You must be aged 19+ and have completed the beginners course.
There is no formal assessment.
You can continue onto other part-time courses in ceramics and art and design.
Please bring an apron/shirt to protect your clothes.
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.
Potential Earnings
£40,298.93
Average Earnings
£26,175.33
Source: Office for National Statistics' Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE).
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Courses for 19+ students
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Full-time Further Education course
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Courses for 19+ students
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