Short Course

Intermediate Ceramics

Name: Hereford College of Arts
Price range: $

Duration

10 Weeks
Cost

£375
Tutor

Lucy Baxendale
When

Wednesday Evenings

This course is tailored to those who have already completed the beginner’s course, or who have good knowledge of ceramic processes and techniques.

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Overview

This course is your gateway to exploring ceramics with a personalized touch. Tailored to your interests, we'll organize demos based on what you want to learn, giving you the freedom to explore your ideas with expert guidance.

You'll dive into advanced glazing techniques, experiment with different types of clay, and gain hands-on experience that enhances your creativity. Basic materials are provided to get you started, and we'll advise on any additional supplies needed as your projects evolve.

If there's a specific technique you're eager to learn, let us know in advance, and we'll do our best to include it. This course is all about helping you develop your skills and artistic vision in ceramics.

About the Tutor

Lucy Baxendale is a Ceramicist, Illustrator & Community Artist based in rural Herefordshire.

Fascinated by the journey from two-dimensional sketches to three-dimensional sculptures, Lucy explores the shifting relationships between the lines in her drawings. As these lines transition into tangible forms, their narratives also evolve.

The outcome of these explorations are one-of-a-kind 3D drawings, intentionally unglazed and stained to echo the essence of a sketch. Through her work, Lucy bridges the realms of imagination and materiality. She invites observers to witness the evolution of lines into stories, forging connections between the drawn and the sculpted.

Lucy was listed as Craft and Design magazines ‘One to watch’ in 2011 and chosen as one of Ceramics Monthly’s emerging artists in 2022

Venue, Dates, Times

Term starts on 15th January. There will be 10 sessions, and there will be a half term break on the week of 26th February. All session dates listed below:

15th January
22nd January
29th January
5th February
12th February
19th February
5th March
12th March
19th March
26th March

All sessions will be held in the Ceramics workshop at our Folly Lane Campus. Sessions will start at 6.30pm and will finish at approximately 9pm.

Short Courses FAQs

What age do I have to be to do a short course?

Unless otherwise stated, our short courses are suitable for 16+.

We recommend anyone aged 16-17 is accompanied by someone 18+ who is also a paying participant.

What do I need to bring with me?

Basic materials are provided on all of our short courses, and you will be advised on any additional materials you may want to buy for personal projects whilst on the short course.

Make sure to bring some water, and dress appropriately for using college equipment (for example, no open-toed shoes, long hair tied back when using workshop equipment, and no highly flammable clothes if using fire).

Do I need to have had experience?

All of our short courses, unless specifically stated, are suitable for beginners or people with a little experience. There will usually be a mix of abilities in the group.

How many people are in the class?

Group sizes vary course to course, but we keep them small where possible so you get as much tutor time as possible. At the moment, the largest short course group is 15 people.

Do I get a certificate?

Courses like these can look great on your CV and are good for professional development. Therefore, we award certificates at the end of the course, provided that you attended enough of the sessions.

Our short courses are non-credit bearing programmes.