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Working in Ceramics - Slab Building

Funding area Vocational
FOL/145632/P/PF
Location:
Cube Ceramics, Folkestone
Start date:
09/09/2024
End date:
18/11/2024
Level:
Level 1
Time:
18:30 - 21:00
Duration:
10 sessions
Course hours:
Course hours

Course hours are the total number of hours you'll spend being taught by your tutor. Self study time is not included within the course hours.

25 hours
Day of week:
MON
Tutor:
Polly Segal
Price: £213.00 Concessions Only 1 place remaining
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This course has started, but it may still be possible to join it. Please call 03000 41 22 22 and ask to be put through to the Centre where the course is running

Course aims

By the end of the course you should be able to:

* Demonstrate precise use of ceramic tools to create slabs of clay.
* Construct at least 3 Slab-built forms that demonstrate consistency of size and weight.
* Neatly join seams consistently on Slab-built forms.
* Demonstrate precise use of ceramic tools and glazes to create consistently finish forms.
* Explain the health and safety considerations for all resources and tools used.
* Critically evaluate your choice of materials, tools and techniques through a group or individual processes.

Non teaching dates

This course is scheduled to not be running on the following dates:

  • Monday, 28 October 2024

Additional Information

To get the most out of your course we recommend you attend at least 85% of your sessions. If you do have a pre-arranged commitments booked during term time, please let the tutor know in advance so that we can help you catch up on missed sessions and ensure that you still achieve the course outcome.

For Health & Safety, please do not wear open toed shoes.

It is important to note that art and craft courses are practical and require a degree of manual dexterity. Also, please make your tutor aware of any pre-existing health conditions that may impact on your learning.
If you need to bring a carer with you, or another adult please speak to the Curriculum Leader for the course.

Getting to your course

Find us

Cube Ceramics
29 Tontine Street
Folkestone
Kent
CT20 1JR

If you require any information about this location then please call 03000 41 22 22 and quote the Course Code FOL/145632/P/PF.