Hand-building Ceramics for All Abilities (C) (UC09N95C)
Try your hand at ceramics, from small to larger projects. Let your imagination flow.
Course overview
Hand-building ceramics, from design to a finished product. Learn and explore the wonder and creativity that ceramics encompasses.
You will experiment with clay, techniques, decoration and glazes, a course to absorb and relax you.
The fee includes basic materials.
Important Message : This course is dependent on ACRES having access to a kiln. The course will run if the college kiln or an outside alternative is available. If unfortunately, we are not able to guarantee either kiln's availability for all of the necessary firings then the course will be cancelled and full refunds will be issued.
This is a continuation of the course that started in the Autumn Term. Please contact the ACRES office to enquire about spaces if you have not previously enrolled on this course. New learners are welcome to enrol from 13th December.
Where Uckfield College, Downsview Crescent, Uckfield, East Sussex, TN22 3DJ.
When
Monday, 6:30pm - 9:00pm from 21st February 2022 until 28th March 2022 for 6 weeks.
Cost
The full fee is £152.00.
The concessionary fee is £103.00.
What you already need to know
No experience is required. All abilities are welcome.
What you will learn
Beginners will initially focus on developing their hand-building skills. This knowledge will then be expanded by modelling and building a free-standing, figurative or decorative piece. Those with more experience will work on project pieces.
How you will learn it
You will learn which clays will be appropriate for different tasks and how clay is manipulated to create different forms in ceramic design. The tutor will demonstrate various techniques, students will then have the opportunity to create their own pieces of work.
Before and after using any shared equipment, students will be asked to wash their hands.
Bring to the first session
- Pen or pencil and apron.
- During the first session, you will be advised on a list of tools that you may like to use during the course. Most of these can be found at home.
Materials will be provided for small and medium-sized pieces of work.
Larger items can be produced, and additional materials can be purchased from the tutor, or the tutor can advise where to buy clay and equipment if you choose to create large works of art. Speak to your tutor if you are unsure.
Extra study or practice
You may wish to use a sketchbook at home to develop designs and ideas.
Artists and Studio Potter research will expand your knowledge of the subject and may prompt areas for development in your 3D work.
How to enrol
You can enrol by phoning ACRES' House on
01825 761820 on Monday to Friday between 9:30 am and 4 pm. Alternatively, to register your interest in a course please email
adultlearning@acres.org.uk with the course title and your contact details and a member of the team will call you back to enrol you on your chosen course.
Previous students say
"This course has encouraged me to have a go!"
"I have enjoyed everything"
" A really good feel on this course- thoroughly enjoyable"
Additional Course Information
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Concessionary/reduced fees, are available to students in receipt of certain means-tested benefits on some courses.
Course fees over £133, can be paid in one single payment at enrolment or in instalments by Standing Order where applicable.
Fees and payment options: See the
Financial Support page.
Other course related information: See the
Policies & Procedures page, or contact the ACRES office.
Specific Covid Considerations:
In the event of restrictions being reintroduced and if the class is remaining in the venue, you will be informed of further safety measures. If the lessons cannot take place because the tutor has to isolate or in the event of government-imposed restrictions or lockdowns, every effort will be made to reschedule the missed classes. If it is not possible to continue the course in the venue it will be continued online. If this is not possible we will refund the outstanding lessons.
To ensure Safe Practice during practical sessions:
Class numbers are reduced to allow students to space apart.
Students should work at separate tables or desks.
Hand sanitiser will be available in all classrooms.
You are responsible for sanitising your own workspace before and after each lesson, anti-bacterial wipes or spray will be provided by the tutor.
Wearing a mask is a personal choice. Please respect the choices of your tutor and fellow students.
Windows and doors left open to allow for room ventilation should not be adjusted by students.
Sharing of equipment is discouraged, but if it is essential, please use the wipes / spray provided to clean between handling.
Please make yourself aware of local guidance, particularly in community venues.
You must not attend the class if you show signs or symptoms of Covid-19, are awaiting results of a PCR Covid test, have been in close contact with a Covid-19 patient within 14 days or anyone who has been advised to self isolate for any reason. Please inform the ACRES' office, who will advise the tutor.
All tutors, students and visitors are encouraged to participate in rapid lateral flow testing in the interest of everybody's safety, however, this is not a mandatory requirement. Test kits are readily available locally or from the
gov website.
Next steps within this subject with ACRES
Clare offers follow-on longer courses and one-day workshops. Visit the ACRES website and sign up to our
mailing list to be kept informed.
Future steps beyond ACRES
Find out about other courses with the
National Careers Service for opportunities to extend your skills and knowledge.
