Key Facts
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Starting
15 Sep 2025- Location
- Merton
- Start Time
- 19:00
- End Time
- 21:30
- Duration
- 10 Weeks
- Study Mode
- Part Time Evening
- Days
- Monday
- Start Date
- 15 Sep 2025
- Level
- Short Course
- Code
- MCRX096FC
Fees
- 19+ Fee
- £ 215
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Starting
18 Sep 2025- Location
- Merton
- Start Time
- 09:30
- End Time
- 12:30
- Duration
- 10 Weeks
- Study Mode
- Part Time Day
- Days
- Thursday
- Start Date
- 18 Sep 2025
- Level
- Short Course
- Code
- MACX409ML
Fees
- 19+ Fee
- £ 225
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Starting
12 Jan 2026- Location
- Merton
- Start Time
- 19:00
- End Time
- 21:30
- Duration
- 10 Weeks
- Study Mode
- Part Time Evening
- Days
- Monday
- Start Date
- 12 Jan 2026
- Level
- Short Course
- Code
- MACX410ML
Fees
- 19+ Fee
- £ 195
-
Starting
15 Jan 2026- Location
- Merton
- Start Time
- 09:30
- End Time
- 12:30
- Duration
- 10 Weeks
- Study Mode
- Part Time Day
- Days
- Thursday
- Start Date
- 15 Jan 2026
- Level
- Short Course
- Code
- MCRX097FC
Fees
- 19+ Fee
- £ 260
-
Starting
13 Apr 2026- Location
- Merton
- Start Time
- 19:00
- End Time
- 21:30
- Duration
- 10 Weeks
- Study Mode
- Part Time Evening
- Days
- Monday
- Start Date
- 13 Apr 2026
- Level
- Short Course
- Code
- MCRX098FC
Fees
- 19+ Fee
- £ 215
-
Starting
16 Apr 2026- Location
- Merton
- Start Time
- 09:30
- End Time
- 12:30
- Duration
- 10 Weeks
- Study Mode
- Part Time Day
- Days
- Thursday
- Start Date
- 16 Apr 2026
- Level
- Short Course
- Code
- MACX411ML
Fees
- 19+ Fee
- £ 225
Pottery - Beginners and Improvers
Begin to explore the world of clay through core hand building skills and simple decorative techniques.
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Entry Requirements
This course is suitable for complete pottery beginners or those with some prior experience of working with clay. -
Course Content
Beginners will learn several key hand building skills including coiling, slabbing and press moulding. Students with prior making skills will work on guided personal projects reflecting on historical or contemporary ceramics with the opportunity to throw on the potter's wheel. -
Progression Next Steps
Enrol on another art or craft course with the College. -
Additional Information
You will need to bring a small notebook pen/pencil. Clay is charged at £3.00 per kilo on completion of work. More for specialist clays. The tutor will provide further information at the first session. -
Assessment Details
The tutor will advise you on the aesthetics of form and help to ensure your work is successful in the making. There is no certification.
