Tree of Life Candlestick - Ceramics Workshop CANCELLED LE (UC09U14D)

Learn how to design, construct and decorate a Tree of Life Candlestick of your own design, using the coil building technique and underglazes.
All materials supplied.

Course overview

Learn how to design, construct and decorate a Tree of Life candlestick of your own design, using the coil building technique and underglazes.

All materials will be provided
Where Uckfield College, Downsview Crescent, Uckfield, East Sussex, TN22 3DJ.
When Saturday, 10:00am - 4:00pm on 26th March 2022 for 1 day.
Cost The full fee is £70.00.

What you already need to know

No experience is required. Come and enjoy the day.

What you will learn


Please note: Your Candlestick 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 Tuesday 19th April).

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

Researching artists and Studio Potter will expand your knowledge of the subject.

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.

Additional Course Information


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:

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 runs longer ceramics courses with ACRES.
Please check our website for up to date information on all upcoming ACRES courses. 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.

Further information

For details on all courses, see the ACRES website and digital brochure.

Website: www.acreslearning.org.uk Tel: 01825 761820 Email: adultlearning@acres.org.uk