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Free Level 2 Art and Design Course in Stoke-on-Trent – Stoke-on-Trent College Cauldon Campus – Evening

CostFREE
Duration10 weeks
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start11 Jan 2027
Study modePart-time
AttendanceEvening
Awarding bodyUAL Awarding Body
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About this course

Free Level 2 Art and Design Course in Stoke-on-Trent. Evening the course classes run at Stoke-on-Trent College Cauldon Campus, part-time over 10 weeks.

The course focuses on ceramics. You'll develop practical skills in throwing and glazing, and work with pottery wheels. Sessions take place in spacious art and ceramics rooms. No formal entry requirements apply, though some prior experience in the course is helpful.

You'll finish with a University of the Arts London Level 2 Award in Art and Design.

Who this course is for

This course is designed for adults who want to further develop knowledge and skills in creating and developing ceramic based wares and crafts. This is an ideal progression course for those who have completed the Ceramics and Pottery Throwing course at the College.

Are you interested in throwing and glazing? Do you wish to use pottery wheels? Then this course is the ideal way for you to develop your knowledge and practical skills.

Entry requirements

None required, although prior experience in Art and Design related subjects is advantageous.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop skills in throwing clay on a pottery wheel.
  • You'll practise glazing techniques to finish ceramic pieces.
  • You'll create and develop ceramic wares and crafts.
  • You'll build knowledge of ceramic materials and their properties.
  • You'll plan and make your own ceramic projects from start to finish.

How you will learn

You'll learn through hands-on practical sessions in the ceramics studio. Classes are classroom based and run in the evening. You'll work directly with pottery wheels and glazing equipment. Assessment is based on the work you produce during the course.

What you will need to bring

Stoke-on-Trent College Cauldon Campus will confirm what you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Ceramics artist, creates and sells handmade ceramic work.
  • Craft workshop assistant, supports sessions in a studio or community setting.
  • Art technician, prepares materials and equipment in a school or college.
  • Studio assistant, helps run a working ceramics or craft studio.
  • Market trader, sells handmade ceramics at craft fairs and markets.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Art and Design qualification, a natural next step if you want to develop your practice further.
  • Higher National Certificate (Level 4) in a creative subject, for those aiming toward a career in design or the arts.
  • Foundation Degree in Ceramics or Applied Arts (Level 5), for deeper specialist study at a college or university.
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