Ceramics

This course is delivered at several locations. Please select your preferred location

About this course

A fun and unintimidating exploration of clay and ceramic techniques. Week by week you will learn different processes to incorporate into your ceramic practice.

This course is suitable for complete beginners and those with a bit of experience.

What you will study

Throughout the course you will experiment with techniques such as slab building, coiling, press moulding and glazing. You will combine techniques, as you choose, to create your ceramic pieces. This will include being shown how to use the equipment safely and taught any health and safety aspects of using the different materials and equipment.

Course fee per year

Part-time enrolment fee: £35.00

Entry requirements

Applicants should have a keen interest in ceramics and be motivated to learn, no qualifications or portfolio needed.

Important points

  • The College welcomes contact with parents/guardians of students who are under 18.
  • Additional support is available for students with learning difficulties and disabilities.
  • Cardiff and Vale College is committed to inclusion and values diversity. We are determined to promote equality of opportunity and to treat everyone fairly and with respect.
  • Cardiff and Vale College reserves the right to make changes to this course without prior notice.
  • Course fees are subject to change. Your fee will be confirmed prior to enrolment.
  • All courses are accurate at the time of upload or print.
  • Courses can only run if there are sufficient numbers.
  • Please note, if you choose three or more course choices, then you may be referred for a careers appointment first. This does not apply to A Level or GCSE choices.
Key information
This course is presented in several different locations, please choose the one convenient for you above.

Career prospects & further study

56,000

The Creative industries is one of the fastest growing sectors with 56,000 people employed in Wales.

At the end of this course you will have developed ceramic techniques that you can feel more confident in and take forward in your ceramic practice.

You will have created a portfolio of work ready for any future studies or for any potential employment in creative fields.

Locations

Barry Campus
Barry Campus

Cardiff and Vale College,

Barry Campus,

Vale of Glamorgan,

CF62 8YJ

City Centre Campus, Cardiff
City Centre Campus, Cardiff

City Centre Campus,

Dumballs Road,

Cardiff,

CF10 5FE