Ceramic Sculpture
Tutor: Tessa Eastman | Thursdays 6pm-9pm | 6 weeks
Learn to create both functional and sculptural ceramic pieces in this hands-on course, ideal for beginners and those wishing to build on existing skills. In a supportive studio environment, you’ll explore clay as a creative material while developing core handbuilding techniques such as slab construction, coiling and press moulding.
You’ll also experiment with surface decoration using coloured slips, oxides, glazing, and mark-making to create texture and expression. Emphasis is placed on developing your design skills and personal interests, with individual guidance and demonstrations provided throughout. Sketchbook work is encouraged.
A wide selection of clays and glazes is provided. Please refer to the materials list below for any additional items you may need to bring. (#TH41)

Course Information
Ceramic Sculpture
All materials are provided including a wide range of high firing clays and glazes. Please bring these tools with you when you start the course:
- Sketchbook / notebook
- Any pottery tools that you may already own
- Pottery knife
- Apron / old shirt – preferably a plastic apron so it can be wiped down. If wearing a fabric apron you must routinely wash this as breathing in silica clay dust is harmful long term.
- Clothes and shoes you don’t mind getting dirty.