Course Overview
This eight-week evening course introduces the creative and tactile world of pottery using air-dry clay; no kiln, no fuss, just hands-on making. It’s all about slowing down, working with your hands and turning simple materials into personal, functional and decorative pieces that you can either keep or gift to others.
You’ll explore a range of hand-building techniques such as pinch pots, coiling, slab construction and sculpting. Alongside making, you’ll learn how to refine, join, texture and finish your work using sanding, painting and sealing methods suitable for air-dry clay.
This course leans into experimentation! Expect a bit of mess, some trial and error, and those satisfying “ah, that worked!” moments. Whether you’re looking for a creative outlet, a way to unwind or a stepping stone into ceramics, this course gives you the tools and confidence to keep
going.
By the end, you’ll have created several finished pieces and developed a feel for clay that opens the door to further creative practice.
Course Content
By the end of the course, learners will be able to;
Use fundamental hand-building techniques (pinch, coil, slab)
Shape and construct both functional and decorative objects
Join clay pieces securely and prevent cracking
Apply texture and surface design effectively
Finish air-dry clay using sanding, painting and sealing techniques
Plan and complete a small personal project
Understand the possibilities and limitations of air-dry clay
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Contact Us
If you have any questions, please get in touch. You can apply online through our website. We have an FAQ page, and course fees are easily accessible.