Adult Learn and Train

Previous Experience and Knowledge Needed?

Learning Outcomes

• Acquire the technical skills to make objects from clay;
• Gain an understanding of ceramic processes;
• Learn about, and put to use, the materials that are offered in the workshop;
• Experiment with glazes, slips and underglazes;
• Research and develop an interest in contemporary ceramics;
• Record and evaluate results.

Extra costs on the course:

All of the basic tools and materials, including clay and glazes, are provided as part of the course fee but as the course progresses you may find that there are certain specialist tools, glazes or materials that you may wish to purchase for your personal use. In addition,participants will be encouraged to purchase their own underglaze colours (these are similar to the paints you might buy for a painting class and are around the same cost) further information and general help and advice on where to purchase these items will be available at the appropriate times from your course tutor.

For the first session you will need to bring:

Please wear sensible, comfortable clothes and footwear and bring the following items to your first class:

• Clean Overall/apron;
• Notebook/sketchbook;
• Clean towel for hand washing;
• A Pencil or pen;

Adult Learn and Train offer courses through-out the year.
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You will find provision on some Saturday and Sunday’s , you will also find courses available in the day and evening at different venues in Cambridge. Courses vary in length from one-off sessions to 10 weeks or more