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Further Steps - Pottery

Funding area First step engagement
TWL/151369/Q/PF
Location:
The Amelia, Tunbridge Wells
Start date:
29/10/2025
End date:
26/11/2025
Level:
Entry Level
Time:
10:00 - 12:00
Duration:
5 sessions
Course hours:
Course hours

Course hours are the total number of hours you'll spend being taught by your tutor. Self study time is not included within the course hours.

10 hours
Day of week:
WED
Tutor:
Jennie Watson
Price: £102.00 Concessions
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Who can join this course

Anyone who has taken the First Steps course and wants a further short experience in clay before they committ to a longer course.

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Is this course for me

This course will continue to take you through the basics of using clay, lead you through how to manipulate it to get the best out what it can do. and what happens when you add glazes to you pots. Why they do not stay the same colour as the glaze you paint on.

Course aims

By the end of the course you should be able to:

* Use at least three different tools for surface decoration
* Use at least two hand building techniques to produce a basic form
* Explain the health and safety considerations for all resources and tools used

You will also be asked to think of Personal Aims to individualise your learning experience, as well as another benefits the course may have.

What will I need for my course

Please bring a notepad and pen/pencil and apron to your first lesson.
Unless otherwise stated, you will be advised in your first class what resources you will need. If you do have equipment appropriate to the subject, please bring them.

You will need to purchase all the clay you use from us as it is not costed into the course fees. Students are not permitted to bring their own clay into the studio.
A list of current clay prices is displayed in the studio. This cost is calculated from the unfired weight of your piece of work and includes an allowance for the cost of firing the piece.
Once you have paid for each piece, your work will be fired.

Additional Information

From 1st August 2024, the Department for Education (DfE) require that learners attending this course must identify their primary purpose for learning. This course is not available for learners whose main aim is to learn a hobby, or for leisure/pleasure.

To get the most out of your course we recommend you attend at least 85% of your sessions. If you do have a pre-arranged commitments booked during term time, please let the tutor know in advance so that we can help you catch up on missed sessions and ensure that you still achieve the course outcome.

Getting to your course

Find us

The Amelia
The Amelia
Monson Road
Tunbridge Wells
Kent
TN1 1LS

If you require any information about this location then please call 03000 41 22 22 and quote the Course Code TWL/151369/Q/PF.