This course is suitable for those who can already throw independently and make on-centre cylinders of 10cm or more. This is an ideal progression course from the Improve Your Basic Throwing Skills course.

How to apply

For information on how to apply, please call 01482 615 349 / 616 580 or email: learneradvice@hullcc.gov.uk

Course Content

During this six-week introductory course, you will learn how to centre clay on the wheel with the intention of being able to draw up low cylinders creating tea beakers by the end of the course. These will be glazed using 1 stoneware glaze.

Week 1 – Studio and equipment Health & Safety induction and basic centring skills and Wedging clay

Week 2 – Practise centring making an 8 cm cylinder

Week 3 – Drawing up clay from the base increasing the height of your low cylinder to 9cm

Week 4 – Turning work and tips for refinement, throwing a 10cm beaker and saucer

Week 5 – Turning beaker and saucer adding etching / embellishments

Week 6 – Glazing using stoneware glazes

Assessment Method

You will be assessed by:

Tutor observation
Photographic evidence
Learner finished product
Witness testimony

Where can it lead?

You could progress on to:

Creative Crafts Entry 3
Creative Crafts Level 1

As a Hull Training and Adult Education learner you have access to our Careers Advice Service. Our advisers are on hand to guide you through options and support you to achieve your full potential. Ask your tutor to refer you, if required.

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