The courses are for beginners as well as more experienced ceramicists and offer the opportunity to learn skills in traditional throwing and hand building, and also glazing and firing. There are opportunities to work both traditionally and in creative sculptural ways. The courses are tutored by practising experienced ceramicists and you will have access to high-quality facilities for throwing, making, glazing and firing. We offer an informal learning environment in which to develop at your own pace. The key aspects of ceramics are covered: types and preparation of clay; building, modeling, throwing and moulding shapes; glazing, decorating and firing. Expert tuition and guidance enables you to produce high-quality ceramics.

Further Studies

For further information on courses Tel: +44(0)121 331 5595 or go direct to the courses section of the website.

Course Structure

The course is delivered in superbly equipped workshops, housed in a custom built art school, set in the centre of Bournville village. It offers some of the best facilities for art education in the UK. Classes run morning, afternoon or evening sessions and are usually two and a half hours long. You can join for both or either of the sixteen week semesters that run through the academic year.

Creative ceramics

Monday 10am -12.30pm
Wednesday 1pm-3.30pm
Wednesday 6pm - 8.30pm

1st Semester

• Monday 5 September 2011 - Monday 12 December (15 weeks)
• Monday 3 January 2012 (1 week)
• 16 weeks total

2nd Semester

• Monday 9 January 2012 - Monday 26 March (12 weeks)
• Monday 23 April - Monday 14 May (4 weeks)
• 16 weeks total

* Note - semester dates showing the week commencing date

Entry Requirements

Part of the University’s commitment to life-long learning, these classes enable you to explore your particular interest and build on existing skills. The focus is on learning through creative practice for its own sake and without the constraints of studying for an award.

No formal qualifications are required but you should be motivated and demonstrate an interest in the subject you wish to pursue. While largely for adults of all ages with some experience, there are a few opportunities for beginners.

Application Details

Please apply direct to School of Art, Bournville.

For an application form or further information contact Debbie Maddocks:

Tel: 0121 331 5775
Email: debbie.maddocks@bcu.ac.uk

Fees Notes

Fees for the 16-week semester for 2011/12  are £200.00.

Fees are due on or before enrolment. Credit cards are accepted and cheques payable to Birmingham City University.

They are non refundable once the course has commenced and there is a small additional chanrge for firing ceramics. If the course is under subscribed and subsequently does not run, your fee will be refunded.

For any further enquiries, please contact Debbie Maddocks. Tel: 0121 331 5775 Email: debbie.maddocks@bcu.ac.uk

Enquiries

Prospective students from the UK or EU may enquire online by using the Course Enquiry Form or call +44 (0)121 331 5595.

Prospective students from non-EU countries may enquire via the International Enquiry Form or call +44 (0)121 331 6714.

Further Information

For further information contact Debbie Maddocks:

Tel: 0121 331 5775
Email: debbie.maddocks@bcu.ac.uk