Key details

Course area
Art and Design
Student type
Courses for 19+ students
Course type
Part-time Further Education course
Course level
Level 1
Start date
End date
Friday 28th May 2027
Time
9:30 am - 12:15 pm
Location
25 Scary Street 25 Stoney Street, Nottingham, NG1 1LP
Fees
£240.00
Additional costs
£28.00
Course code
Parent course code:C060922 Child course code: Q060923
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Course introduction

Term 1 is for you if you have an interest in ceramics particularly the purity of porcelain.

Term 2 is perfect if you would like to further develop your skills when working with porcelain. 

Porcelain is the purest ceramic material which is why it is referred to as ‘white gold’.

In this course we look to practice your skills and deepen your knowledge of different ceramic processes which lend themselves particularly to the production of porcelain components.

You will develop your creative process by working on designs using porcelain.  

You will receive an induction to our well resourced Ceramics Studio, supportive tutoring, new knowledge and skills in porcelain and opportunities to develop your creativity within clay porcelain processes.

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free, if you do not attend the first two sessions without letting the tutor know or without valid reason, you will be withdrawn from the course.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.

The difference in price of the courses is informed by the type of qualification you will receive at the end, they are not defined by the course weeks or course title. You can find more information on the qualification type by scrolling down this page. For each qualification type there will be a different workload, different workbooks to complete and with some there may some required independent study to ensure you are able to meet the requirements of the qualification. The price of the course is an indication of this. It is up to you which qualification you would prefer and for how long you would like to study. Financial support is available to a range of our adult courses so please check if you eligible: Fee and funding support for students aged 19+. Each qualification type can only be studied once, so please check this information before enrolling.

These qualification types are being piloted for this year to best support learners and develop their skills. If you have any feedback regarding these then please contact us on ArtAndDesign@nottinghamcollege.ac.uk 

Course information

Term 1: NCFE Entry Level Award in Personal and Social Development 

Term 2/3: NCFE Creative Crafts Award Level 1 

Term 1: This course is available to returning students that have previously done a porcelain ceramics course, as well as beginners that are new to the material.

Term 2: This course is for returning porcelain learners only as it is a Level 1 qualification. 

You must be aged 19+.

Learning objectives will be shared along with personal targets. Progress will be assessed on-going and you will be supported with regular feedback.

Term 1: Once you have completed this course you can progress onto one of our NCFE Creative Craft Awards Entry Level if you have not already attained this qualification or the NCFE Creative Crafts Award Level 1. 

Term 2: Once you have completed this course you can apply for our Full Cost options over summer or look for alternative qualifications as part of our 2027/2028 programme.

This course is only funded for you to study each term once and is a new course for 2026/2027. If you have completed this adult funded course earlier in the year, you will need to choose an alternative day/course.

Basic materials will be provided on the course such as an allocated amount of porcelain per student.   Some firing costs are included, and usage of glazes, stains and underglazes are subject to availability and our fair usage policy.  Students can buy additional clay,  and other materials for this course may be available to purchase. You tutors will go through these optional, additional costs in the first 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

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Pathways

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Production

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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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