Advanced Ceramics
Skill Level: experienced
DURATION: 14 Weeks
Wed 16 sep to 16 dec '26, 10am to 1pm
tutor: julia toy
thu 17 sep to 17 dec '26, 2pm to 1pm
Tutor: Verran Townsend
This is a class which is suitable for those who have considerable experience in hand-building and/or throwing skills. The course is 14 weeks in length and offers potters the opportunity for deeper exploration and refinement of skills and technique. Materials are charged at £6 per kg.See Terms and Conditions.
Length: 14 weeks
DURATION: 42 hours
Join by application (click below)
Cost: £584
Payment options: 50% deposit, full payment due 2 weeks prior to start of course) or spread the cost and become a "Clay Yard Insider".
What’s Covered on this Course?
Hand
building
Developing your hand-building skills to make constructions that are precise and well-refined. Use slips, sgraffito and carving methods to finish your work.
Throwing
Develop your basic throwing and turning skills - move on to making bowls, throwing “off-the-hump” and working with lids.
Glazing
Learn the fundamental components of the chemistry of glazing that generate a unique and beautiful glazed form.
Roger, Throwing on the Wheel with Julia Toy
“What a find. The Clay Yard offers such a warm and friendly environment to learn more delights of throwing on the wheel with other enthusiastic participants. Loved it!”
Meet the Teacher
Julia’s work is an extension of her love for life and spiritual connection to the natural world.
It is informed by an ever-changing variety of people, places and experiences.
More Courses at The Clay Yard
Ceramics for Beginners
Wednesday 2.30pm to 5pm
Thursday 6pm to 9pm
Throwing on the Wheel
Wednesday 6pm to 9pm
Thursday 10am to 1pm
Ceramics for All
Tuesday 10am to 1pm
Tuesday 6pm to 9pm
Friday 10am to 1pm
Your riverside clay experience awaits at The Clay Yard
A clean, fresh, inspiring spot, full of natural queues to influence your creative journey.
