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POTTERY: WELLBEING SATURDAYS - INTRODUCTION TO POTTERY
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| 23EN456P | Wellbeing Saturdays: Introduction to Pottery | ENDERBY ADULT LEARNING CENTRE | Sat | 10:00 AM | 3:30 PM | 03/02/2024 | 03/02/2024 |  |  |
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More information about this Course
01. Who is this course for?
The course is designed to be a fun beginners pottery day, teaching learners how to create pieces using ceramic techniques such as pinch, slab and coil pottery. The day will be structured and include demonstrations of all the pieces but learners will have the freedom to decide which and how many pieces they choose to create.
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02. What will I learn?
This one day course is aimed at beginners with no or very little experience of working with clay. You will be shown how to make the 3 basic pottery techniques, pinch pottery, coiling and slab building and then with the support of the tutor and various resources, ideas and templates you can work at your own pace and make many pieces or focus on one or two pieces- you will have the opportunity to use ceramic glazes to add colour to your pieces. The work will then be fired and ready for collection 2 weeks later. The course is held in a purpose built, fully equipped Pottery studio and is taught by an experienced tutor and practising ceramicist.
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03. How will I learn?
Completion of a set of learning outcomes (goals/aims). Informal discussions with the tutor individually and in groups. Photographic evidence. Completion of an Individual Learning Plan (ILP)
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04. What will I need to bring?
An old shirt or apron. · Don't wear your best clothes
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05. What skills or experience do I need?
No formal qualifications or specific skills/aptitudes are required No prior knowledge of the subject required
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08. How will I be supported in my learning?
Once you start, if you have further queries and/or support needs, please talk to the tutor. We also offer support to help people with learning difficulties and/or disabilities. If you have a disability, learning difficulty, health problem or mental health difficulty that may affect your learning or participation, please contact us for further advice.
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Teaching And Learning In The Community
Many learners book holidays during the length of their courses and whilst we realise this is personal choice, please consider that missed lessons can affect funding for adult learning courses. This may impact on us being able to offer similar courses in the future.
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For More Information And How To Enrol
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Online Learning
If you are enrolling for an online/blended learning course: It is important to check the detailed course information prior to enrolment to ensure you have suitable equipment and software. You will also need a reliable internet connection to participate in this course. If you are not sure about the requirements or have any queries or questions please get in touch with our enrolment staff using the contact details provided. Please note that online courses may be recorded and shared with adult learning staff for quality assurance purposes.
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Additional Costs And/Or Resources:
There are no additional costs- all materials, equipment and firings are included
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