SL Pottery - Introduction to slab technique
Embark on a creative journey in our engaging 5-week course focusing on the versatile art of slab building. Designed for beginners, this course explores the fundamentals of creating pottery using flat slabs of clay.
Course Summary
Starting:
Monday 31 March 2025
Duration:
5 sessions over 5 week(s)
Time:
13:00 for 02:30 hours
Cost:
£133.75
Find us here
ACL Basildon
Churchill Avenue
Basildon
Essex
SS14 3SG
What qualification/level is this course
Pre-entry and Entry level through to Level 1.
Who is this course for?
This course is for young people and adults aged 19+ with learning disabilities and/or Autism.
What can I expect to Learn?
Participants will learn essential techniques such as rolling out slabs, constructing forms, joining slabs seamlessly, and adding texture and detail. Through guided instruction and hands-on practice, students will gain a comprehensive understanding of slab building, experiment with different design possibilities, and create a variety of functional and decorative clay pieces. By the end of the course, each participant will have a unique slab-built creation that showcase their newfound skills and artistic expression in working with clay.
How will I learn?
Your tutor will use a number of different teaching methods to develop your skills. These will include a wide range of authentic materials, individual study, working in pairs/group activities and will include the use of video/audio.
How will I know how well I am doing?
You will follow your own individual learning plan with progress recorded by tutors and yourself. Feedback will aslo be given to you during the lesson..
Will I need to do extra work at home?
You will be encouraged to use the skills you have learnt in the class at home.
What will I need to provide?
You should bring a file, paper, pen and plastic wallets to the session
Are there any other costs?
Guidance and advice will be given on an individual basis throughout the course. We can also provide information about suitable progression routes.
What can I do next?
You can progress on to other courses. Your tutor will advise as to which is the most suitable.
The National Careers Service provides information, advice and guidance to help you make decisions on learning, training and work. The service offers confidential and impartial advice and is supported by qualified careers advisers.
To make an appointment please call 0800 100 900 (calls are free from landlines and most mobile numbers) or visit their website https://nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk
Further Information
For all enquiries regarding this course please contact 0345 603 7635.
What Next?
Please note you must be 19yrs or over to enrol.
For details on how to enrol please click here 
Embark on a creative journey in our engaging 5-week course focusing on the versatile art of slab building. Designed for beginners, this course explores the fundamentals of creating pottery using flat slabs of clay.
Course Summary
Starting: |
Monday 31 March 2025 |
Duration: |
5 sessions over 5 week(s) |
Time: |
13:00 for 02:30 hours |
Cost: |
£133.75 |
Find us here
ACL Basildon
Churchill Avenue
Basildon
Essex
SS14 3SG
What qualification/level is this course
Pre-entry and Entry level through to Level 1.
Who is this course for?
This course is for young people and adults aged 19+ with learning disabilities and/or Autism.
What can I expect to Learn?
Participants will learn essential techniques such as rolling out slabs, constructing forms, joining slabs seamlessly, and adding texture and detail. Through guided instruction and hands-on practice, students will gain a comprehensive understanding of slab building, experiment with different design possibilities, and create a variety of functional and decorative clay pieces. By the end of the course, each participant will have a unique slab-built creation that showcase their newfound skills and artistic expression in working with clay.
How will I learn?
Your tutor will use a number of different teaching methods to develop your skills. These will include a wide range of authentic materials, individual study, working in pairs/group activities and will include the use of video/audio.
How will I know how well I am doing?
You will follow your own individual learning plan with progress recorded by tutors and yourself. Feedback will aslo be given to you during the lesson..
Will I need to do extra work at home?
You will be encouraged to use the skills you have learnt in the class at home.
What will I need to provide?
You should bring a file, paper, pen and plastic wallets to the session
Are there any other costs?
Guidance and advice will be given on an individual basis throughout the course. We can also provide information about suitable progression routes.
What can I do next?
You can progress on to other courses. Your tutor will advise as to which is the most suitable.
The National Careers Service provides information, advice and guidance to help you make decisions on learning, training and work. The service offers confidential and impartial advice and is supported by qualified careers advisers.
To make an appointment please call 0800 100 900 (calls are free from landlines and most mobile numbers) or visit their website https://nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk
Further Information
For all enquiries regarding this course please contact 0345 603 7635.
What Next?
Please note you must be 19yrs or over to enrol.