Pottery Introduction Course
Dive into studio pottery basics by designing, handbuilding, and firing a mug and plate set. Gain skills in tools, safety measures, clay handling, kiln management, and even drying to produce pro-standard, exhibition-worthy ceramic pieces ready for the table.

4 to 360 hours flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
This Introductory Pottery Workshop teaches core hands-on techniques for crafting a mug and plate from clay to fired finish. You'll explore clay properties, shrinkage rates, and kiln safety, while planning sizes, controlling drying, and loading a kiln shelf effectively. Follow straightforward steps with safety protocols and fixes for reliable, repeatable pottery outcomes in a compact, quality-focused programme.
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Develop skills
- Professional handbuilding techniques for shaping mugs and plates with precise form and ergonomic comfort.
- Streamlined studio organisation for tools, kiln shelves, and safe firing workflows.
- Mastery of clay properties, firing shrinkage, drying phases, and bisque firing schedules.
- Creating warp-resistant plates through even thickness, footring design, and controlled drying.
- Kiln operation safety with troubleshooting to avoid cracks, explosions, and firing issues.
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