Medway Adult Education

What will I learn on this course?
Learners will 1. Develop at least 1 individual sculpture. 2. Use a variety of tools and hand building techniques to create at least 1 sculpture. 3. Use at least 1 decorative technique. learners will also be expected to observe appropriate health & safety requirements in the pottery studio as set out in the MAE ground rules /learner contract

Is this course suitable for me?
Suitable for all, beginners to those with hand building experience. All materisl to build your sculptures are included in the proce. Sticks / stakes are not included in the class fees but you can use garden stakes / bamboo to display your sculputres.

Is there anything I need to know about the course?
- Please bring an apron and do not wear anything you value highly. - No open toed shoes in the pottery. - It would be advisable to bring a notebook and pen. - Learners with previous experience should bring in an example of their own work to help in the initial assessment process. Some of your guided learning hours will be used to complete paperwork such as ground rules and individual learning plans for the course. You will then have time to revisit these targets with your tutor to assess your progress. An amount of clay is included within the course fees, all of the items made during the course will be glazed with the learner’s choice of colour. A collection day for the finished piece will be arranged with the tutor.

What could I go on to do after this course?
Learners can follow this course with other related courses that the centre runs, such as Pottery, Sculpture and Ceramics or other garden sculpture courses on the themes of seed heads and green man heads. There are many other arts and craft courses on offer at Medway Adult Education. You may wish to concentrate or develop your skills with a particular medium such as painting in oils, pottery, stained glass, or advanced watercolour for example. We also have a BTEC Art and Design Skills course that you could progress towards. Medway Adult Education works with many partners locally such as Mid Kent Medway School of Art and the University of Kent; information about their courses can be found in our studios, café and on Moodle. Medway has an exciting and wide-range of events, exhibitions, and activities to inspire and help you make further progress - please see the community noticeboards in the Rochester Centre and again on Moodle. Your tutor will be able to talk through with your individual progression options. Your tutor will be happy to advise you about progression courses, including those offered by other providers. If you wish to explore your learning, work, or career options, you can speak to a fully trained careers advisor on 0800 100 900. https://nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.ukIf you need further advice, please telephone 01634 338400.

Attendance Policy
This is a single session only. If you are unavoidably ill or unable to attend please contact 01634 338400 and speak to a member of the admin team.

How are digital skills used and enhanced on this course
You tutor may contact you prior to the course starting with resource / inspiration material for you to use / research.

Health and Safety
No open toed shoes in the pottery. Learners will be given health and safety direction during the course. Health and Safety Disclaimer: By participating in the class you accept that you understand that pottery involves potentially hazardous tools and equipment and that such activity carries the risk of injury. You understand that it is your responsibility to judge your motor skills and physical ability. It is your responsibility to ensure that by participating in classes and activities from Medway Adult Education, you will not exceed your limits while performing such activity, and you will select the appropriate level of task for your skills and abilities. You understand that this is a pottery activity and you will need to be suitably dressed, you will need to protect your work surface and be mindful of the correct Health & Safety processes when working with clay and glazes. MAE is not responsible for damage to your items or person. The creators, owners and distributors of this site and the material available MAE are not responsible for any injuries you may experience as a result of your use of this site and the material contained here on. By remaining on this site and/or accessing and / or using any material, you are accepting that you have read, understood and agreed to follow these basic instructions.