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Ceramics
A course to introduce you to the essentials in ceramics. You will learn how to make a pinch and coil pot, and make a pot using the slab construction method. You will also be shown how to decorate them using slips, as well as how to glaze a finished product.
Please note: This is a hand built pottery and ceramics course. Throwing will not be taught as there are not the facilities available

This class is a relaxing environment where you will learn how to create your own pots which you can then take home.
Prosp User 3
This course is suitable for anyone looking to gain skills in basic pottery and ceramics techniques.

This course provides skills for self-improvement, which could lead to further study/or a pathways towards self-employment as a working artist.
Prosp User 4
Clay and glazes are provided by the centre at an additional cost of £10.00 per student for each course.
Please wear old clothes, or an apron, and bring along a sketch/notepad and a pencil.
Please bring your own hand sanitiser and sanitiser wipes to each session.
Prosp User 5
No class on 2nd October (tutor away) & 30 October 2023 (half-term holidays).

To find your classroom, please come to the York High School Community Reception door at the bottom of the drive. The community reception door is located to the right of the Energise Sports Centre. (Please do not try to enter the school via the main school reception as it is closed.)
Prosp User 6

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As well as learning many exciting skills specific to your course, you will also be evidencing and practising a range of transferable skills.
As well as learning many exciting skills specific to your course, you will also be evidencing and practising a range of transferable skills.
Being able to demonstrate transferable skills will improve your confidence and self-awareness, make you more employable, and help you with further learning and volunteering.
Being able to demonstrate transferable skills will improve your confidence and self-awareness, make you more employable, and help you with further learning and volunteering.
Employers value employees who have strong transferable skills, as they tend to have the tools to help them go beyond their job description.
Employers value employees who have strong transferable skills, as they tend to have the tools to help them go beyond their job description.
Prosp User 8

Learners who live in devolved authorities

Learners who live in devolved authorities
York Learning receives government funding which allows us to offer courses at a lower cost. The guidelines relating to devolution means that we cannot apply this funding to learners who live in devolved areas such as the West Yorkshire Combined Authority.
York Learning receives government funding which allows us to offer courses at a lower cost. The guidelines relating to devolution means that we cannot apply this funding to learners who live in devolved areas such as the West Yorkshire Combined Authority.
If you live in one of these areas we would recommend that, before committing to a course with York Learning, you explore options to study the course in your local area.
If you live in one of these areas we would recommend that, before committing to a course with York Learning, you explore options to study the course in your local area.
If you would prefer to continue your learning with York Learning please note that the price of the course could be double the advertised cost.
If you would prefer to continue your learning with York Learning please note that the price of the course could be double the advertised cost.
In this case, please contact us on 01904 554277 to complete your enrolment.
In this case, please contact us on 01904 554277 to complete your enrolment.

Learners under the age of 19

Learners under the age of 19
Please note that Adult Education funding is for individuals who are over the age of 19 on the 31st of August prior to the start date of their course.
Please note that Adult Education funding is for individuals who are over the age of 19 on the 31st of August prior to the start date of their course.
This means that there will be an additional cost for learners who are under 19 who wish to access funded courses.
This means that there will be an additional cost for learners who are under 19 who wish to access funded courses.
For safeguarding reasons, we cannot accept learners who are under 18 on courses except by prior arrangement. This does not apply to programmes which are designed for 16-18s.
For safeguarding reasons, we cannot accept learners who are under 18 on courses except by prior arrangement. This does not apply to programmes which are designed for 16-18s.
If you are under the age of 19, please contact us on 01904 554277 before booking.
If you are under the age of 19, please contact us on 01904 554277 before booking.
AT1/KT7
18/09/2023
27/11/2023
19:00 - 21:00
Monday
2.00 hrs per wk
10 weeks
Penny Phillips
135.00
£130.00 if in receipt of State Pension; £35.00 if in receipt of certain means-tested benefits