Key Facts
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Starting
24 Sep 2026- Location
- Kingston - Creative Industries Centre
- Start Time
- 18:00
- End Time
- 20:00
- Duration
- 11 Weeks
- Study Mode
- Part Time Evening
- Days
- Thursday
- Start Date
- 24 Sep 2026
- Level
- Code
- KIAX100FC
Fees
- 19+ Fee
- £ 285
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Starting
25 Jan 2027- Location
- Kingston - Creative Industries Centre
- Start Time
- 18:00
- End Time
- 20:00
- Duration
- 8 Weeks
- Study Mode
- Part Time Evening
- Days
- Monday
- Start Date
- 25 Jan 2027
- Level
- Code
- KIAX112FC
Fees
- 19+ Fee
- £ 205
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Starting
29 Apr 2027- Location
- Kingston - Creative Industries Centre
- Start Time
- 18:00
- End Time
- 20:00
- Duration
- 5 Weeks
- Study Mode
- Part Time Evening
- Days
- Thursday
- Start Date
- 29 Apr 2027
- Level
- Code
- KIAX131FC
Fees
- 19+ Fee
- £ 130
Pottery for Beginners
This course is a great introduction to the world of clay! Ideal for people who want to learn new skills in a friendly and fun environment.
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Entry Requirements
We have no entry requirements. -
Course Content
Working in our specialist 3D workshop you will be taught a range of clay construction techniques including coiling and slab building. Throughout the lessons you will also explore a range of decorative techniques including glazing and sgraffito to add colour and pattern to your work. You will begin with tutor-led projects to introduce you to working with clay and then choose your own project for the last few weeks of the course. This could include dishes, vases, mugs, coasters, decorative ornaments and more!Here's what our students have to say: "A very enjoyable course that I thought was excellent value for money...I loved the course and will be signing up for other evening classes."
"I greatly enjoyed the course, the atmosphere was very friendly and our tutor, was great showing us various techniques and materials. I have learned the basics and hope to do the intermediate course next. Thank you!"
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Progression Next Steps
You could progress onto another of our evening classes, including Pottery for intermediates. -
Additional Information
All materials and equipment are provided - please see details below. Should you become more ambitious in the scale of your work, we may ask for a contribution towards further materials used.Please be aware our courses need to meet a minimum recruitment number in order for them to run. A full refund will be provided should a course not meet the required numbers. Once the course has started, no refunds or partial refunds will be given.
Typical materials available for this course:
- Up to 1 bag of White Stoneware per person - or - Up to 1 bag of Buff School Clay per person
- Transparent stoneware glaze
- White zircon stoneware glaze
- Glaze stains for colouring
- Underglaze
- Decorating slips
- Oxides
Please Note: Other clays may be available to use, however we cannot guarantee quantities or reordering. Any special requests for materials are considered on a case-by-case basis, not guaranteed and may be subject to a contribution fee.
