Ceramic Focus: Sculptural Vessels - Morley College Courses

When & Where

26 September 2024 - 24 October 2024 ( 15 hours, 5 weeks )
Evening, Thursday
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Waterloo Centre

Quick Facts

Availability Yes
Tutor TBC CRS HPL - Grade H
Course Code W24CRSA01A
Suitable For 19 year olds and up are permitted on this course

What you will learn

This 5-week course is designed for those who would like to learn techniques to make sculptural clay vessels. A vessel in an ambiguous term, a chance to really explore surface, texture and form without worrying about the functionality of the object

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

Workshop health and safety and guidance on pottery tools.
Learn how to design sculptural vessels with initial sketching and translate these into 3D objects
Learn hand building techniques
How to decorate your vessels, with a focus on texture and surface.

Cost

Full fee

£185

Concession fee

£140

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Class format and activities

Demonstration, Q&A and guidance by tutor both individual and group these are practical hands-on sessions to develop your understanding of clay.

Entry requirements

To get the most out of this course you would need some previous knowledge of clay techniques

What you need to know before you enrol

Excellent attendance and punctuality are required from all students, you need to be able to join all five sessions to get the most out of this course. We make a per kilo charge for clay, which includes the bisque and glaze firing. These classes will be taught in the C22 ceramic studio.

What you need

Pen and notebook, clothes you do not mind getting dirty, closed toe shoes. Please bring any clay tools you have, however, there will be pottery tools available to use on the course, there are also beginners packs to buy at the college if you would like your own

What you can do next

Other courses you may be interested in include: W24CRSA01B, Ceramic Focus: Christmas Decorations W24CRSA01C, Ceramic Focus: Coloured Clay W24CRSA01D, Ceramic Focus: Slip Casting Techniques W24CRSA01E, Ceramic Focus: Surface Design W24CRSA01G, Ceramic Focus: Throwing Cups and Mugs