Print Saturday Pottery for Families
C00469
This is a fun and practical course giving you an opportunity to create with clay together. Clay can be shaped into anything. You and your child will be introduced to many possibilities through an exciting project during the course, such as handbuilding, slab building, and pinch pots.
This course is for designed for you and your child to experience pottery together. The price includes one adult and one child, however you can book a place for an extra child at an additional cost. Children should be aged seven and upwards.
Course Content
Course outcomes
On this course you will :
prepare your clay
make an animal using slab and pinch techniques
make a bowl for your breakfast
have a go on the electric potter's wheel
glaze your work
There are design opportunities and challenges within each simple task, and you will go home with some lovely handmade items to be proud of.
In keeping with professional working practice, the last 15 minutes of each session will be used to clean up your work space.
Entry Requirements
To be eligible for this course you must be 19 or over on 31st August prior to the course start date.
Parents / guardians work alongside their child. Children should be aged seven upwards. No pottery experience necessary.
First Class Requirements
An apron each, a note book and pencil.
Attendance Requirements
Students should attend every class letting the tutor know in advance if possible if they are unable to do so.
Assessment Methods
There is no formal assessment, however you will receive regular feedback from your tutor and peers.
Further Study Options
There are additional family ceramics summer school classes during holidays, and you might also like to have a look at our other family courses on offer.
Additional Information
We strongly recommend that learners wear non slip, closed footwear in the pottery area as there is often a lot of dust created and the floors may become slippery when wet if there are spillages.
Parents will help your child to complete each project, and also have the opportunity to make your own pieces as your child becomes more confident.
You will be required to pay for materials that you use from the college and for your firing. Details will be given out at the first class and prices will be dependent on materials used and size of work. You may also bring in your own glass, clay or wax etc should you wish to, however there is no storage on site for materials unless they are purchased from the college. All students under 16 will need parental consent to attend classes at RACC for safeguarding reasons.
Learners will have the additional cost of clay that they wish to use on the course (the cost of firing and glazing of work is included in the cost of the clay).
Learners cannot bring their own clay to use on this course and must use the clay supplied by the college.
We are able to sell you a basic tool set and if required your tutor can recommend any alternatives.
All learners will receive a health and safety induction in alignment with their course. Learners are required to bring a plastic wipeable apron, please wear closed toe shoes and dress appropriately.
If you require further course information or advice and guidance that is not answered in this outline please email art@racc.ac.uk.
If you would like general information about the college, for example, fees and finance, funding, term dates or opening times please email info@racc.ac.uk or drop in to our main reception area.
