Ceramics for Young People (CSC253)

Discover and develop your skills with hand-built ceramics!

What will you learn on this course?

An opportunity to design and make your own spring themed trinket box which can then be decorated in a method of your choice.

In this one-day course you will be introduced to hand-building techniques that are regularly used when making items out of clay, in this class focusing slap building to create boxes. You will have the opportunity to explore surface decoration and use a variety of finishing techniques. Learners will be encouraged to review and refine their work in order to produce a finished ceramic piece that is unique to them.

The course provides a fun and creative environment which will encourage young people's creativity and discovery exploring the medium of clay.

Please note that ceramic works need time to dry out and then fired twice in MAC’s kilns. Your item will be ready for collection 4 weeks after the date of your workshop. We will contact you when the work is ready, when you arrive at MAC, please ask for an Art Studio Technician or a Duty Manager who will be happy to help you retrieve your piece from our secure pottery cages.

By the nature of ceramics there is always a risk of technical failure, cracks or explosions for which we cannot be held responsible.

Who is this course for?

This course is suitable for children aged 12 to 17 years. It is open to all levels. Those with little or no experience of pottery will be shown demonstrations for the various techniques used, and those with previous experience will be able to self-direct their work with guidance from the tutor.

The course is accessible for young people of all abilities. You do need dexterity in your hands to work with clay. The room is wheelchair accessible and MAC does have accessible potter’s wheels. A parent or carer may attend to assist; carers must book a complimentary ticket if attending to provide support. Please contact us to discuss your specific access needs.

Age ranges are set carefully to consider key age developments, materials being used, and course stimulus. It is very important that age ranges are not too large or across key stages and therefor need to be adhered to.

Do you need to bring anything?

You don’t need to bring anything. All materials and equipment are provided.

Please note that lunch is not provided. Participants will need to bring their own lunch to eat on a supervised one-hour break.

Are there any additional costs?

The course price includes all materials and firing of your work.

Who teaches this course?

Emily Wilcox