Ceramics and Glass Classes - Art Academy London

We offer a range of classes for all abilities and our superb central London location means we are easily accessible from in and out of London. We have a great choice of courses for people with different levels of experience, all of which are taught by our expert tutors who are specialists in their respective fields. Numbers in the class are kept to a maximum of 12 so that the tutor has plenty of time to go around and speak to each student individually through each evening, as well as teaching the group as a whole.

Please note, our courses are only suitable and available for students 18 years old and above. We have a variety of courses specifically designed for under 18’s as part of our Young Artists programme.

MONDAY

Decorative Ceramics
£370.00
Course CodeEC2302047TutorAnnette BuganskyCourse DatesMondays, 8th January - 25th March 2024Days11Times6.15pm - 8.45pmExperience LevelAges 18+, All LevelsFee£370LocationArt Academy London, 165A Mermaid Court, SE1 1HRRecommend booking beforeMonday 18th December 2023
A comprehensive introduction into the methods and variety of creative potential of sculptural ceramics. The course covers studio practice, clay types, basic core techniques of hand building for sculpture: coiling, pinching, slab building and surface decoration. These will be taught and put into practice to make finished ceramic forms. Through practical projects you will understand the material and, with emphasis on experimentation, how you can manipulate it to create a variety of forms. These can then be decorated with raw glazes and slips for a once fired finished piece.
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TUESDAY

Kiln Formed Glass
£370.00
Course CodeEC2302007TutorJane Ross, Maria ZuluetaCourse DatesTuesdays, 9th January - 26th March 2024Days11Times6.30pm - 9.00pmExperience LevelAges 18+, All LevelsFee370LocationArt Academy London, 165A Mermaid Court, SE1 1HRRecommend booking beforeTuesday 19th December 2023
An exploration of the intriguing, magical world of kiln formed glass. This course allows you to learn a variety of techniques including fusing, slumping, hand cut stencils, sandblasting, inclusions, uv bonding and surface decoration. Course tutor Maria Zulueta is a well-respected glassmaker, producing work at vastly different scales from table pieces to installations, with a wealth of experience in supporting you in learning new skills. Under her expert guidance you will use the range of techniques to build a collection of samples and create a final piece. You are free to explore their preferred techniques and those of you who have already done the course can rejoin to continue building upon their previous work with tutored guidance.

WEDNESDAY

Julian Wild
Sculptural Ceramics
£630.00
Course CodeE2302S007TutorJulian Wild PVPRSSCourse DatesWednesdays: 10th January to 20th March 2024Times10:30AM - 4:30PMExperience LevelAges 18+, All LevelsFee£630 plus £20-£30 materials fee
This course aims to introduce both beginners and advanced students to the wonders of using clay, and gives you a chance to explore a range of hand-building techniques to create multiples and large-scale sculpture. Coiling, slabbing, straightforward hand-building, hollowing and press-moulding techniques This course is part of our Elective Skills Workshop series. You will be studying alongside students from our pre-degree and degree programmes.

THURSDAY

Hand Built Ceramics
£370.00
Course CodeEC2302147TutorAdele WilliamsCourse DatesThursdays, 11th January - 28th March 2024Days11Times6.30pm - 9.00pmExperience LevelAges 18+, All LevelsFee£370LocationArt Academy London, 165A Mermaid Court, SE1 1HRRecommend booking beforeWednesday 20th December 2023
This exciting course will teach you how to get started in using clay and create your very own mini collection of ceramic wares, including mugs, bowls, plates and vases. You will also be able to create items as gifts or home decorations. Throughout the course you will learn core techniques such as coiling, pinching, slab building, as well as decorating methods, to make your bespoke finished wares. You will also have the opportunity to delve into more experimental forms, utilising your new skills to make sculptural objects. This course will provide a solid understanding and methodology of building and working with clay to make your own creations.
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