Learn and develop a variety of pottery skills including the handbuilding skills of pinching, coiling, press moulding and slab building using terracotta, stoneware and porcelain clays. You will be introduced to and use a variety of surface decoration techniques including use of texture, slips and glazes. Teaching will be appropriate to experience and ability and there will be an emphasis on developing your own projects. You may be expected to develop your ideas at home by drawing or collecting images. By the end of this course you should be able to: Understand and use a variety of hand building skills (coiling, pinching, soft and hard slab building, press moulding) to an appropriate level; Make a variety of thrown forms that demonstrate development of throwing skills; Use a variety of surface decorating and glazing techniques to an appropriate level; Be aware of and work to health and safety guidelines. Both beginners and those with some experience in pottery are welcome on this course.
Name: Pottery Qualification title: Non regulated Community Learning provision, Crafts, Creative Arts and Design Qualification type: Assessment Awarding Generic award - no awarding body Created 20151112 07:23:15 Updated 20151112 07:23:15
Please wear old clothes and shoes. All pots are paid for by fired weight at a reasonable rate. Health and safety issues will be discussed and you will be instructed in the application of safe working practices. Basic equipment will be provided but you may want to build up your own selection of pottery tools as you progress. Equipment required Please wear old clothes and shoes. All pots are paid for by fired weight at a reasonable rate. Health and safety issues will be discussed and you will be instructed in the application of safe working practices. Basic equipment will be provided but you may want to build up your own selection of pottery tools as you progress.
Kent Training and Apprenticeship Service / Kent Adult Education (Community Learning and Skills)
adult.education@kent.gov.uk
0845 606 5606
http://www.kent.gov.uk/adulted
Head Office
College Road
Town:
Sittingbourne
County:Kent
Title: Non regulated Community Learning provision, Crafts, Creative Arts and Design Qualification: Non regulated Community Learning provision, Crafts, Creative Arts and Design Classification: Arts, Media and Publishing