Supported Learning

Thursday 9th January to 13th March 2025 (Ayr Campus) - COURSE FULL (Waiting List Only)

Thursday 20th March to 5th June 2025 (Ayr Campus) - Book here (LIMITED SPACING AVAILABLE)

To be added to our waiting list for future course dates please email engage@ayrshire.ac.uk

Please note, this course is taking applications for waiting list only. 

The course content will cover the main ceramics hand building techniques including pinch pot, coiling and slab building, students will also have an introduction to throwing on a potters wheel, students will produce and glaze at least one object with each technique, and have the opportunity to design and make as time allows, following introductory lessons students can pick and choose which techniques they focus on, a basic kit of tools is supplied for each student.

This course is for someone who has little or no knowledge of ceramics and would like to explore ceramics as a medium, but would also be ideal for the person with some knowledge they would like to explore. there will be no assessment, however, feedback is given at all stages and a college certificate will be awarded on completion of the course.

As this is a practical course, it is recommended to bring a pinny, apron or covering. You will be provided with a set of materials and supplies, additional clay on top of your bundle can be purchased if and when required.

The course will consist of the following:

• Health & safety
• Tools & equipment
• Wedging and preparing clay
• Making a Pinch pot
• Coil building
• Slab Building
• Introduction to throwing
• 2 and 3D decoration
• Glazing
• Demonstration of firing process
• Design and make