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Ceramics for Improvers
This improvers course enables learners to continue exploring the wonderful art form which is ceramics. It is suited to people with some existing knowledge of ceramics.

During the summer term our ceramics provision is less “teacher led” and encourages those with experience to develop their own ideas/project under the guidance and support of the tutor. As well as learning a range of three-dimensional making techniques, you will also be shown how to decorate work using slips and glazes to finish a product.

We aim to provide a relaxing yet purposeful, creative environment where learners can flourish, learning new skills that can enrich their lives in a multitude of ways.

Please note: This is a hand built pottery and ceramics course. Throwing will not be taught as the facilities are not available.
Prosp User 3
This course is suitable for people with some existing knowledge of ceramics and those looking to further develop their skills and experience of pottery and ceramics techniques.

Attending a creative course will enable you to develop transferable skills in the following areas: innovation, problem solving, communication, attention to detail, design skills, fine motor skills, dexterity and commercial awareness.
Prosp User 4
Clay and glazes are provided by the centre at an initial additional cost of £10.00 per student for each course, and this is payable in cash to the tutor or the staff in the adult education office.

However, as learner project work becomes more complex, additional costs may be incurred. Your tutor will advise as appropriate.

Please wear old clothes, or an apron, and bring along a sketch/notepad and a pencil.
Prosp User 5
No class on 5 May 2025 (bank holiday) and 26 May 2025 (half-term holidays).

Please ensure that you read and understand the health and safety guidelines on any creative product that you intend to use during the course.

York High School is located at in the same complex as Energise Sports Centre (Cornlands Road, Acomb, YO24 3WZ).

To find your classroom, please come to the York High School Community Reception door at the far end 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.
Initial skills gained from this course could lead to a further course in this craft, and potentially long term to additional income as a self-employed creator.
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.
AT3/PW4
28/04/2025
14/07/2025
19:00 - 21:00
Monday
2.00 hrs per wk
10 weeks
Penny Phillips
160.00
£160.00 if in receipt of State Pension; a 65% discount of the full fee is available for people in receipt of certain means-tested benefits