Ceramic Jug Workshop ***COURSE FULL, please call 01825 761 820 for alternatives *** (HE09U04E)
Enjoy hand-building a jug from start to finish. You might not want to stop there!
All materials supplied.
Course overview
Learn how to design, construct and decorate a ceramic jug of your own design, using the coil building technique and underglazes or slips.
All materials will be provided.
Where Sixth Form Centre, Heathfield Community College, Cade St. Old Heathfield, East Sussex, TN21 8RJ.
When
Saturday, 10:00am - 4:00pm on 14th May 2022 for 1 day.
Cost
The full fee is £66.00.
What you already need to know
No experience is required. Beginners are welcome and all levels are catered for.
What you will learn
How to build an 8"-10" (20 - 25cm) tall jug using the coil building technique.
How to decorate your jug using underglazes or slips.
Please note: Your jug needs time to dry before bisque firing, glazing and firing again for the final time. It will be ready to collect from the ACRES office after three weeks. (From Monday 6th June).
The address for collection is:
ACRES House, Downsview Crescent, Uckfield TN22 3DJ
Opening hours are between 9.30 am - 4 pm, Monday to Friday.
Please contact the office on 01825 761820 if you have difficulties arranging collection during these times.
How you will learn it
The tutor will demonstrate each technique and method and students will then have the opportunity to create their own ceramic jug.
Bring to the first session
Pen or pencil and apron.
All other materials will be provided.
** Please bring a packed lunch as food is not provided at the venue.**Tea, coffee and biscuits are available for purchase during breaks.
Extra study or practice
This is a one day workshop. However, following completion of this course, further artists and Studio Potter research will expand your knowledge of the subject. You may wish to continue learning with Clare and enrol on her next 10-week Hand-building Ceramics for All Abilities course.
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
Student feedback from Clare's other ceramic courses
"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
- 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:
From 24th February, following the government's announcement removing all domestic restrictions in England, we ask that you follow the published
HSA guidelines.
Asymptomatic testing will no longer be required to attend classes. However, we strongly suggest if you do have symptoms of Covid-19, you do not attend your class and follow guidelines found on
www.NHS.uk.
We ask individuals to continue to respect the personal choices of their tutor and fellow students.
- ACRES will continue to supply hand sanitisers in all classrooms
- Students will still be able to work social distanced or on separate tables if this is their choice
- Sharing of equipment will continue to be kept to a minimum, and wipes/spray provided for cleaning being handling
- Tutors and students may or may not choose to wear face coverings
Next steps within this subject with ACRES
Clare runs longer ceramics courses with ACRES.
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.
