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Sculpture in Clay
- Price:
- £239.00
- Starts:
- 16/04/2024
- Day of week:
- TUE
- Tutor:
- Beth Blackburn
- Ends:
- 09/07/2024
- Location:
- Oakwood House, Maidstone
- Time:
- 10:00 - 12:30
- Duration:
- 12 weeks
This course is currently full and online booking is not possible. Please call 03000 41 22 22* to register your interest. We will contact you directly if we can accommodate you.
A mixed ability sculpture class aimed at anybody interested in expressing themselves through clay. Various making methods will be explored, including coiling, slab work, wheel thrown with an emphasis on finishing techniques and methods.
Exploration of clay within a group setting, teacher and group input through encouragement, examples, discussions and demonstration.
Who is the tutor?
About the Tutor: Beth Blackburn
How will I be taught?
Your tutor will use a variety of teaching methods including demonstrations, one to one guidance, group discussions and critiques. You will look at the work of contemporary and historical artists and/or craftspeople and you will keep a sketchbook/notebook and individual learning plan to record your goals, ideas, processes and progress. Students will need to understand the potential benefit from the programme of study, read and interpret ideas, communicate responses that are clear, logical and understandable and manage your own time. You will undertake critical evaluation and be motivated to develop creative skills and enhance/develop personal skills.
The tutor will provide feedback on your work through one to one guidance and group critiques. You will be alble to self-assess against your individualised learning outcomes stated on the ILP.
What do I need to bring with me?
Please wear old clothes and shoes. All pots are paid for by fired weight at a reasonable rate. Health and safety issues will be discussed and you will be instructed in the application of safe working practices. Basic equipment will be provided but you may want to build up your own selection of pottery tools as you progress.
What can I do next?
Your tutor will advise.
What do I need to join the course
There are no enrolment requirements for this course.
Both beginners and those with some experience in pottery are welcome on this course.
Getting to your course
Find us
Oakwood House
Oakwood Park
Maidstone
Kent
ME16 8AE
If you require any information about this location then please call 03000 41 22 22* and quote the Course Code MAI/131884/N/PF.
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