Improvers Ceramics - Be Inspired by Asian Ceramics (WHI25T095)

Arts and Crafts

This offering is not yet available for enrolment, please return within three months of the start date to enrol. Contact your local centre using the details below for more information.

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Wednesday, 15 April 2026

End date: Wednesday, 20 May 2026

Number of weeks: 6

Time: 16:30 - 18:30

Tutor: Mary Burrough

Venue: Florence Art Centre (Egremont)
Venue address: Florence Mine, Egremont, Cumbria, Cumbria. CA22 2NR

Full fee: £90.00
Concessionary fee: £51.00
Staff fee: £78.30

About the course:

Look at the making methods used & how pottery evolved across Asia. From your research produce a personal response to Asian pottery.

How will the course be delivered?

Through detailed step-by-step demonstrations, examples, discussions and regular support and encouragement.

What do I need to bring?

Basic sketching and drawing materials: A4 or/and A3 cartridge paper or a sketch book, a range of drawing pencils (HB, 2B, 4B and 6B), eraser, pencil sharpener, piece of charcoal. Each week, depending on the focus, further materials will be provided for you to also try and experiment with. However, feel free to bring along any other materials you may have which you think may be useful.

What are the entry requirements?

No formal entry requirements. The course is perfect for people who have some basic knowledge of drawing but would like to experiment and learn about a wider range of materials and techniques.

What can I do next?

Further Pottery courses for Improvers - Please check the website

How well am I doing?

Your tutor will tell you how you are doing in the sessions and your progress will be recorded in your Individual Progress Record. You will work with your tutor to identify any particular areas that you want to improve and your tutor will support you achieve your goals.

Enquiries

Centre: Whitehaven Adult Learning
Contact number: 01946 506416
Email address: whitehavenadultlearning@cumberland.gov.uk