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Ceramics Beginners with Gina Baum Level 1
Information Dates and EnrolmentSummary
Discover the exciting world of ceramics in our Beginners Ceramics course led by the talented Gina Baum. Through hands-on workshops and demonstrations, you will learn various techniques for creating decorative surfaces, experimenting with slips, glazes, and colours. The course covers hand-building, throwing, glazing, and alternative firing processes.
How will I learn?
Under Gina's guidance, you will have the opportunity to develop your skills through short demonstrations and practical workshops. The course encourages exploration of historical and contemporary influences, with suggested research as "homework." Our well-stocked library and classroom offer a wide selection of specialist books and magazines to support your learning journey. Access to electric kilns for earthenware and gas-fired kilns for stoneware will enhance your ceramic experiences.
Previous work
Entry Requirements
No prior experience is necessary for this beginner-level course. Gina will closely monitor your progress and provide technical guidance throughout the workshops. To make the most of your learning experience, it is recommended to bring a notebook or sketchbook for recording ideas and glazing details, as well as a protective shirt for hands-on work. Applicants must be at least 19 years of age at the start of the academic year, to attend this course
Additional Information
In addition to the course fee, learners will also be charged a separate weigh and pay fee, for the items that they make. This fee covers the use of the kiln and is based on the weight of the item(s) that have been made during the course. This cost varies from a few pounds to a £100 plus. Below are the current charges for the different clays used: Specialist Clays (Porcelain, Paper-Clay, Black clays) = £7 per Kg Utility Clays (Smooth White S/W, St Thomas S/W, Crank, White E/W, Red E/W) = £6 per Kg Lustre: Will incur and addition cost of £2 per piece of work A more detailed breakdown can be supplied on request.
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Availability Courses start at various times throughout the year. If you can't see a suitable date, please contact us on 0800 056 7253, email [email protected], or enquire below.
You may be eligible to apply for one or more types of funding support for this course. You can find out more and check eligibility using the 'Course Cost Evaluator'
Course fees explained
The course fee is usually broken down into three components which are materials (resources required to study the course, for example stationery, books and other equipment), tuition (teaching, classroom etc) and exams. Depending on age, financial circumstances and a number of other factors, you could be asked to pay the full fee or just elements of it. Usually Learners under 19 studying Full-Time courses have just material fees, and if relevant, Academy fees, to pay. Over 19s on Full-Time or Part-Time courses usually have materials, exams and tuition fees to pay.
How to enrol for this course
All Part-Time courses are available to enrol online via a quick and easy online enrolment form. Simply click the 'Enrol' button above to add your enrolment to the course basket, then click the 'Start application' button within the basket commence your enrolment.
If you have any issues applying online we also accept paper enrolments. You can download and print our 2023/2024 Enrolment Request Form. Alternatively, you can visit your local campus to collect a form. An enrolment form can also be sent to you by post, simply contact our Customer Experience team to arrange this.
If you have any questions, please contact our Customer Experience team on 08000567253, email [email protected] or write to Part-Time Enrolments, SGS College, Filton Avenue, Filton, Bristol, BS34 7AT.