Pottery Classes | Ceramics short course - Central YMCA Club

Ceramics short course


You’ll have a relaxing, entertaining and informative time, leaving the course having created a number of ceramic works.

Learn a new skill with our popular ceramics short course near Tottenham Court Road in London, which runs for 3-5 weeks offering pottery classes that will allow you to explore your creativity by producing ceramic works under the guidance of a qualified Tutor.

The course takes place in our Art Studio in Central London. It features two wheels and an on-site kiln. All clay, glazes and tools are included in the course price. There are just eight spaces on each course, so book early to avoid disappointment.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need any previous skills or knowledge?
No preparation or understanding is necessary for this course and there is no form of assessment.

What you will learn
– How to use the wheel
– Slip casting
– Moulding
– Hand building
– Basic throwing skills
– How to prepare and wedge the clay
– Applying surface decoration
– Using underglazes, coloured slips and glazing

Will I need any equipment or materials?
Please bring a pen and paper for making notes.

About the Tutors
Mike Amorelli
Mike Amorelli is an experienced artist and tutor, who has been working in a range of creative
practices including ceramics and screen printing for over 20 years. He trained at Camberwell
College of Arts and London College of Printing. Mike was able to experiment with combining both practices by screen printing directly onto clay during a recent residency in Italy.

Mike’s extensive freelance experience includes drawing on the benefits of creative activity in
working with adults and children living with physical, mental health, emotional or complex needs.
Mike’s instagram is @mikeamorelli_projects.

Alex Smith
Alex Smith is an innovative Ceramics artist and educator with extensive experience running various hand-building ceramics courses in London.

The bold graphic style typical of many of his own pieces reflects a background as a professional animator and illustrator.

Time and Prices

Evening Ceramics

Friday Evening Hand-building

All-Day Wednesday Workshops

All-Day Saturday Workshops

You can book via the Central YMCA app under Short Courses or using the link below.

*Terms and conditions apply.

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112 Great Russell Street
London, WC1B 3NQ

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Contact us

0203 994 9600

club.reception@ymca.co.uk

Opening Hours

Monday to Thursday 6:30 am – 9:30 pm
Friday 6:30 am – 8:30 pm
Weekends 9 am – 4:30 pm

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