Creative Ceramics

Under the guidance of our specialist teacher, you will be able to begin your journey into ceramics and pottery work. 

During the course you can explore a range of making and decorating techniques, which will include:

• Understanding and using equipment safely


• Sculpting


• Coil pots


• Slab building


• Throwing on the wheel


• Different types of decoration; slip, oxides, glazes and underglazes

All our courses are made up of elements of speaking & listening, reading and writing, and you will work using these elements throughout the course.

Some of the skills you gain on this course could help increase your opportunities for employment or working within the community.  Learning takes place in a friendly classroom setting, which is a great place for social interaction and helping you meet new people.

There are no Pre-course admission sessions or interviews in order to enrol on this course.

Please ensure you have read and understood our STEPS guidance in order to accurately enrol upon the correct level course for you.

There is no qualification or examination attached to this course.

Please note that while our Kiln is operated with utmost care and expertise, firing ceramics involves inherent risks. Despite our best efforts, pottery may experience breakage, cracking, or rare occurrences of explosion during the firing process. As such, it’s important to be aware of and acknowledge these risks.

We take all necessary precautions to minimize these risks, including proper kiln loading techniques, monitoring temperature and time, and providing guidance on clay preparation and glazing. However, due to the unpredictable nature of ceramics, we cannot guarantee the outcome of the firing process, and we cannot be held liable for any damage or loss that may occur.

This is a Beginners course, for those with no experience in the subject (or very basic knowledge), including some memory of the subject from school.

You will need a notebook, pen and A4 folder.

The price of the course includes all materials, glazes, tools and firings. The clay we use during this course is Earthenware and you will be provided with a maximum amount of 12.5Kg for a 10 week course or 6 Kg for a 4/5 week course.  Any additional clay will need to be purchased from S&L. 

You are advised to wear old clothes or an overall to protect your clothes.

Other courses at the next level may be offered by Skills & Learning or other local providers.

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English, maths and computing skills: all of our courses support the development of relevant English, maths and computing skills.

Refunds: please see details of our cancellation policy in our Terms and Conditions on our website www.skillsandlearningace.com/policies/terms-and-conditions or in our brochure.

Attendance: before enrolling you should ensure that you can attend all classes offered as far as possible.

Places on courses: many of our courses are in high demand. If you have been offered a place but no longer require it, please advise us immediately as you may be preventing another learner from taking the place. Where learners do not attend the first session, without having given prior notice, Skills & Learning reserve the right to offer the place on the course to another learner; you will not be eligible for a refund it it is outside of the terms outlined in our cancellation policy.

Fully funded learners: if you have been offered a fully funded place on a course and no longer require it, you must advise us before the course starts so that your place can be offered to someone else. We reserve the right to withdraw future offers of fully funded places if you regularly do not start or complete funded courses.

Home study: you will be required to do significant study at home between sessions to assist with your learning and progress.

Qualification Levels: there is further information about qualification levels on our website.

Proof of identity: please bring photographic ID and your National Insurance number with you to your first session. You will also need to provide it for any external examinations you take.

Off-site activities: with some courses, there may be the opportunity for off-site enrichment activities at additional cost, for example: gallery, museum or exhibition visits. Where this is an integral part of the course, your tutor will discuss the arrangements with you during your induction.

Parking at centres: parking at centres may be limited; please be prepared to use on street parking or pay and display car parks. For information regarding each centre, please visit the venue section of our website www.skillsandlearningace.com/our-centres/.

Refreshments: tea/coffee or vending machine(s) are available at some venues. Further information can be found in the venue section of our website www.skillsandlearningace.com/our-centres/.

Unspent Criminal Convictions we require learners to disclose any unspent criminal convictions. Please refer to www.skillsandlearningace.com/policies/disclosure-of-unspent-convictions.

If you have any accessibility or disability issues that we need to accommodate or if you think you may need any other support to complete your chosen course, please contact: 01202 123444 or e-mail enquiries@salbcp.com. All enquiries are treated in confidence.