Award in Creative Craft L1 - Ceramics and Pottery
at Bishop Auckland College, Bishop Auckland · college
What the college says
This ceramics course is designed for adults with little or no prior experience. Over the duration of the course, students will explore foundational ceramic techniques including hand-building, slab construction, coil building, and basic wheel-throwing. Participants will also learn essential skills such as surface decoration and glazing to finish their pieces. The course encourages creativity, experimentation, and personal expression while providing a supportive learning environment. By the end, students will have developed confidence in working with clay and created a range of functional and decorative ceramic items.
What you need to get on
The provider has not listed entry requirements. Ask them directly, and ask what happens if your grades come out lower than expected.
How you are assessed
Entry level and Level 1 study, English and maths retakes, and supported programmes.
What this level means
A first step that builds towards Level 2.
Is it open to 16 to 18 year olds?
Approved for 16 to 18 study on the government's Section 96 list.
Where it runs
Woodhouse Lane Campus
Woodhouse Lane, Bishop Auckland, DL14 6JZ
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Start dates
- 14 September 2026 · Bishop Auckland
- 27 January 2027 · Bishop Auckland
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