CERAMICS Tuesday 19.00-21.00 (Autumn term)
CERAMICS Tuesday 19.00-21.00
COURSE DETAILS AND AIMS:
By the end of the 10 week course the learners will be able to make
ceramic objects using the following techniques, slab building, coil
building, pinch building and throwing on the potter’s wheel. They will
understand and use a range of ceramic materials, techniques and
processes. Understand the cultural, historical and contemporary design
and use of ceramics. Learners will observe strict Health and Safety
practices in the pottery room at all times as directed by the tutor.
SKILLS OR QUALIFICATIONS NEEDED:
An interest in the subject.
MATERIALS/EQUIPMENT REQUIRED FOR FIRST CLASS:
Washable apron/overall; closed toe shoes; old clothes.
ADDITIONAL COURSE COSTS (IF APPLICABLE):
None
ABOUT YOUR TUTOR: LISA GHIGGINI
After studying fine art, Lisa specialised in ceramics and recently
finished her Masters in Ceramics and Glass at Farnham. Since then, she
has been an artist in residence at Anglia Ruskin University, was
shortlisted for the ‘Rising Stars’ prize in Farnham and went on to show
work at Handmade Chelsea. Her teaching experience has been diverse
and this recently included teaching women to make pots in Saudi
Arabia.