Crafts and Textiles

Ceramics Handbuilding

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Course synopsis

If you've never done pottery before but have always wanted to have a go or if you have some experience with ceramics and want somewhere to realise your ideas then this course is for you. This is a mixed ability class and all are welcome.

Beginners will be guided, step by step, through a series of hand building projects that cover slab building, coiling, pinching and decorating a range of ceramic objects. 

Those with more experience are able to take part in the projects if they wish or work on their own ideas. The tutor is available for help and advice as much or as little as you require.

There will be a small additional charge for finished pieces by weight

Book your place

Time/PlacePriceSessionsQuantity
Autumn 2025/2026
tuesdays, 17:15 - 19:15
£25212
Spring 2025/2026
tuesdays, 17:15 - 19:15
£23111
Summer 2025/2026
tuesdays, 17:15 - 19:15
£25212
Autumn 2025/2026
tuesdays, 19:30 - 21:30
£25212
Spring 2025/2026
tuesdays, 19:30 - 21:30
£23111
Summer 2025/2026
tuesdays, 19:30 - 21:30
£25212
Autumn 2025/2026
wednesdays, 10:00 - 12:00
£25212
Spring 2025/2026
wednesdays, 10:00 - 12:00
£23111
Summer 2025/2026
wednesdays, 10:00 - 12:00
£25212
Autumn 2025/2026
wednesdays, 13:30 - 15:30
£25212
Spring 2025/2026
wednesdays, 13:30 - 15:30
£23111
Summer 2025/2026
wednesdays, 13:30 - 15:30
£25212

Note: places on courses and events are only reserved once purchased.

About the teacher

John Slade

I have been working with ceramics for 25 years and have been teaching ceramics and art and design since 2003. 

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