Hand Built Ceramics: Vases

COURSE CODE: EC2403C003

COURSE DATES: Mondays, 28th April – 19th May 2025

TUTOR: Adele Williams

DAYS: 4

TIMES: 6:30pm – 9:00pm

EXPERIENCE LEVEL: Ages 18+, Beginner

FEE: £170

LOCATION: Bankside Campus, 185 Park Street, SE1 9BL

Designed for those looking to explore the creative potential of hand-building ceramics, this course is an introduction to the methods of pinching and coiling to build vases. Sessions are held in our new, well-equipped Ceramics studio, guided by an experienced tutor. This is a fun environment where an exploratory approach is encouraged.
Throughout the course, you will learn:

– Pinching and coiling techniques to shape and build vase forms
– Methods for refining surfaces, smoothing, and perfecting shapes
– Creative mark-making and slip decoration to add texture and colour
– Experimenting with decorative handles and exploring different vase styles

As the course progresses, you will deepen your understanding of the material, build confidence when experimenting with decorative techniques, and create a unique piece of work that can be fired and clear glazed by the tutor, ready to collect shortly after the course finishes.

Afterwards, you may be interested in alternative ceramic courses we offer at the Academy such as Beginners Wheel Throwing.

Recommend booking by: April 14, 2025

COURSE SCHEDULE

Beginner

All attendees must be aged 18 and over.

Choose a Beginners course if you are looking for a broad introduction to the medium you are studying. Students spend time learning the very basics of the taught medium, for example, how to mix colours, use different tools, set up an easel. Our Beginner courses are suitable for students with no prior experience, they tend to follow a more structured path than our other courses, ensuring each student receives the guidance they need from the tutor.

All materials are provided for this course, please wear clothes you don’t mind getting messy.

ADELE WILLIAMS

Adele Williams runs ceramic courses and workshops across London, and is also a studio potter creating work from Clay collective. Since setting up Clay Collective with a collective of makers in 2016, they have run workshops at Somerset House and Tate Modern.

Bankside Campus

185 Park Street,London SE1 9BL

tel: +44 (0) 207407 6969

This is our new purpose built accessible campus. Find more information here

Nearest Tube/ Rail: London Bridge or Southwark (both a 10-15 minute walk).

Please note that London Bridge has two exits, the most direct route is to follow signs to “Borough Market”.

Students are welcome to use The Hub during break times, where you can prepare hot drinks and/or food. You must bring your own keep-cup, water bottle or food container to the Academy as mugs, glasses, and containers will not be available in our Bankside campus.

Tea and coffee will be provided by the Academy and is available from the island unit at the end of The Hub.

Terms and Conditions

  • By booking onto one of our courses you agree to our Short Courses Terms and Conditions.

  • You will need to have paid in full before the first session of your class. Your place is not guaranteed until we have received full payment. Please book early in order to guarantee your place on the course.

Materials & Equipment

  • If you purchased a pack online this will be given to you on the first session of your course upon your arrival. Packs can be booked on our Materials Page or on this page when you book the course

  • Please don’t wear your best clothes as there is always a chance you will get messy. If possible bring an apron or overalls.

  • All artwork at the Academy MUST be taken home at the end of each session where possible, with the exception of oil paintings and sculpture works.

  • We cannot store materials at the Academy, so please take these to and from your sessions.

  • Please ensure that your mobile phone is switched off or is on silent during the class.

  • Health and Safety Guidelines will be provided to you a week before the start of your course.

Concessions and Discounts

We offer a number of concessions and discounts, please find more information on what we offer here.

Gift Vouchers

If you would like to purchase a gift voucher to be used on our courses then you can purchase these here.

£170.00

Early Bird offer available until 31st March.

Please apply coupon code aa-ceramics-10% at checkout.

£170.00