Learn new skills, unleash your creativity! This course will lead you step by step through some of the many and varied ways of working with clay, providing you with knowledge and understanding of hand building with clay, with an introduction to throwing. You will also explore a range of different surface decoration techniques and glazing.
This course is 3 hours per week for 10 weeks in the evening.
Note this course contains an introduction to throwing only and will not cover this subject in depth.
- Coiling
- Slab building
- Modelling
- Glaze
- Sgraffitto/slips
- Introduction to throwing
- You will have access to our professional 3D workshop and ceramics equipment
- You will learn the initial skills needed to make your own ceramic pieces e.g. pot/tiles/sculpture
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You can apply using our online application form and clicking the Apply Now button at the top of this page. For more information support with your enquiry or application please contact Student Services by emailing info@rotherham.ac.uk or by calling 01709 362111.
Those aged 19 or over may not need to pay fees depending on their circumstances. Find out if you qualify for help with fees.
You will be required to buy a small kit of tools (approximately £7) and bring along your own apron. Clay & glazes will be provided with a maximum limit that allows for exploration, learning and creating your own pieces. Beyond this a small fee may be charged.
I like being able to have creative freedom on this course. I love the fashion studio that we have access to. i love being able to create my own collections, it’s something I’ve always dreamed of doing.Jodie Tyler Level 3 - Applied General Extended Diploma in Art & Design (Fashion) Former student at Oakwood High School
We make every effort to ensure information within our online course directory is accurate and a true representation of the courses we are offering in 2025 – 26. However, we do reserve the right to make changes if necessary.
