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Pottery - Mixed Ability

Course code: P02606

Subject area: Art & Design

Study level: Part Time

Course level: U

Course details

Course time:

18:00 - 21:00

Days of week:

Monday

Course date:

11th Jan 2027 - 8th Mar 2027

Course location:

Abingdon Campus

Contact details

Email:

enquiries@abingdon-witney.ac.uk

Phone:

01235 555 585

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A pottery course open to all abilities, we welcome both beginners and those with previous experience. We provide a supportive environment to help you develop your pottery skills, regardless of your starting point.
This mixed-ability pottery course is designed for all adult learners seeking a creative outlet while finding their creative flow in a relaxed, supportive space. This course caters to a range of experience levels, from absolute beginners to those returning to the craft after some time away, or those wishing to continue their learning with us. The course focuses on building a foundation of knowledge regarding clay stages and studio safety, while allowing learners to progress toward personal aspirations; such as creating functional household items like bowls and cups or exploring larger-scale sculptures. Throughout the term, we will focus on the development of both hand-building and wheel-throwing techniques, leading into refining, decorating, and glazing your items ready to take home.

Over the term, you'll go from soft-plastic clay to finished pieces through a mix of demos, trying designs out for yourself, while also having plenty of time to explore your own projects:• Master the hand-building basics like pinch-pots, coiling and slab work, with chances to jump on the potter’s wheel.• Learn how to style and make your work unique; using colourful slips, stamps, carving textures and sgraffito, underglazes, oxides and wax resists.• Study the different stages of clay, the important terms and how to stay safe in the studio, so you truly understand the science behind the art.• Learn how to finish, fire and glaze your work for a look you will be proud of. Then your pieces are ready to take home and display, or can be entered for our end-of-year OAL ‘Arts and Homecrafts Exhibition’.

Please note there are no classes during half term.

What next?
Oxfordshire Adult Learning offer a wide range of similar courses and workshops, please check our website for further information.
Entry criteria
No previous knowledge or experience necessary. All welcome.

Please note - you should be 19 years old or over at 31st August 2026 prior to starting the course.

Fee information
£30 materials fee.

All learners are allocated with a 4kg (total fired weight) allowance of clay per course, this is roughly equivalent to 8 very large mugs. Please note this personal allowance is not transferrable between learners or courses. Once this weight is exceeded, learners will have the opportunity to have more work fired at a cost of of £5 per 500g.

As part of your course we may organise trips to assist you with your learning. Trips are optional, and you will not be penalised if you choose not to participate.

There are bursaries available to help you with other course costs. Call 01235 216 212 for more information.

The rules on fee reduction are complicated and we would encourage you to talk to our Admissions staff on 01235 216 400 to discuss your options. You can find more information on our Fees and Bursaries page - search "Fees and Bursaries" at the top of the page.

Co-Funded Fee (19+)

£269.52

Reduced Fee (19+)

£149.76

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