Pottery for Beginners

This course is intended for beginners to Pottery. It is not suitable for learners who are advanced in the subject, or who have previously been enrolled on our Pottery - Develop and Explore courses (unless advised by the tutor). The tutor will ensure that total beginners will get the instruction and support they need. We run this course at 2 venues; our Leicester Adult Education College and our Bishopdale Adult Learning Hub. Please confirm you are booked on the correct course at the time of enrolment. Once you have completed a maximum of 3 Beginners courses you can progress onto our more advanced courses, such as Pottery - Develop & Explore.

An ideal introduction for those wanting to get messy in the ceramics workshop! Familiarise yourself with the properties of clay and experiment with a range of techniques such as coiling, slabbing, moulds and pinching and a chance to throw on the wheel. You will then learn a range of decorative finishing techniques to create surface decoration to personalise your own pots.

The lesson will be classroom based and supported by Google Classroom. This is our virtual learning space which will enhance your learning experience and will be used for resources, assessment, as well as to extend learning and support independent learning.  You will be able to access Google Classroom via your secure leicesterlearns account. So that you can be successful in learning the subject, we do require that you arrive promptly.  You will be asked to contribute to a Learning Plan on which you and the tutor will be able to chart your progress. You will be expected to comment briefly in writing on your learning, and your tutor will give you feedback and suggestions on ways in which you can improve. Extra costs: Basic equipment will be provided for you to use on this course. There will be additional costs for clay, firing and glazes which your tutor will advise you on during the course. Please refer to our firing and glaze cost sheets in the classroom and online.

There will be no exams or qualifications, as the course will focus on creative activities. The Tutor will use a combination of group demonstrations and one-to-one support.

We have a range of courses available to expand your knowledge and enhance wellbeing. More information and how to enrol is available on our website. To enrol on these courses please call 0116 454 1900. In addition, you can access impartial careers Information, Advice, and Guidance (IAG) through the careers service at Leicester Adult Education.