Hand Built Ceramics – Tuesday

COURSE CODE: EC2402047

COURSE DATES: Tuesdays, 21st January – 25th March 2025

TUTOR: Adele Williams

DAYS: 10

TIMES: 6:30pm – 9:00pm

EXPERIENCE LEVEL: Ages 18+, All Levels

FEE: £430

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

This exciting Ceramics 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 your own gifts and decorations.

Throughout the course you will learn core techniques such as coiling, pinching, 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 is aimed at all levels of experience and offers a wonderful opportunity to try out a variety of hand building techniques. You will gain a solid understanding and methodology of building and working with clay to make your own creations.

Recommend booking by: January 7, 2025

All Levels

All attendees must be aged 18 and over.

This course is suitable for all levels. Students can move at their own pace depending on their experience, with as much support from the Tutor as they wish. This means an student from the following experience levels can join this course:

Beginner

Choose a Beginners course if you are looking for a broad introduction to the medium you are studying. Our Beginner courses are suitable for students with no prior experience.

Beginner +

Choose a Beginner + course if you are looking to hone your skills, focus on a specific subject area and build your confidence. These courses are suitable for those with some basic skills in and knowledge of the taught medium.

Intermediate

Our Intermediate courses are suitable for students who have considerable prior knowledge of the taught medium or have completed a Beginners/Beginners + course with the Art Academy.

Advanced

Choose our Advanced courses if you have considerable knowledge in the taught medium. You are expected to be able to work independently and have critical discussions around your work.

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

ADELE WILLIAMS

Adele Williams runs several ceramic courses and workshops across London. She 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.

£430.00