Mixed Techniques – all levels, with Schneider - a 5-week course for adults

Cost

£200 for five 2-hour sessions.

Available dates:

Each course is on a Thursday afternoon and lasts for 5 weeks. Click 'Buy Tickets' to see available dates.

New course: Throwing and/or Hand-building, all levels

On this course you can explore either throwing on the wheel or hand-building or combine both techniques within one piece.
Whether you are a complete beginner who wants to try as many techniques as possible or a more advanced student with a specific mixed project in mind, our experienced tutor, will assist you with your ceramic creations.

During the weekly 2-hour sessions:

• You can choose to throw on the wheel or explore a variety of hand-building techniques such as pinching, coiling and slab building.
• To finish your pieces, you will learn decorating techniques, experimenting with slips and inlay.
  
• You will also learn how to finish your pots and how to glaze them
  
• You can keep up to six pieces which will be fired for you at the end of this course.
• The cost of all materials and firings are included in your course fee.
  
• This course is suitable for both beginners and those experienced working with clay. You can work independently or follow the projects which are taught by the tutor.

Please note:

• This course is for adults, aged 18 and over.
• Working with clay can be a messy business and aprons will not be provided. Please wear appropriate clothing.

About the teacher: Schneider

• This course will be led by Schneider
• She makes functional and sculptural ceramics. 
• Her tableware is thrown, often decorated with mono-print slip transfers. 
• Her sculptures use the full palette of ceramic techniques - including throwing, slab building, slip casting, combining different clays and materials.
• Schneider studied Performance Art / Experimental Film at Berlin Art College, but turned potter afterwards, studying Ceramics at City & Guilds in London.
• Instagram: @whatisschneider

Terms & Conditions

• Please read our Terms and Conditions here and in particular please note our policy on refunds and exchanges. Tick the box at check out to indicate you have read them.
• Two half price concession tickets are available for each course for those whose financial circumstances mean they would not otherwise be able to attend.

Feedback from previous courses:

• 'Schneider was fabulous - I looked forward to her sessions each week. Would thoroughly recommend her course. Thank you. 🙏🏼'
  
• 'Excellent teacher'
  
• 'Schneider was great!'