Ceramics

Hall Grove prides itself with an advanced and well stocked pottery where the children learn making techniques, terminology and then follow the process through to glaze firing. Clay is a highly versatile and addictive medium with which to work, allowing the individual to explore expression and conversation in a different manner as well as developing dexterity and fine motor skills.

There is a wide range of skills taught at Hall Grove including coiling, pinching, and hard and soft slab building using a variety of moulds and formers and throwing on the wheel. Pupils will be encouraged to start a two dimensional design process which will include aspects of proportion and scale. A relationship between colour, form and surface texture will be encouraged using the wide range of naturals oxides, slips and glazes that will be on going in development. The first firing (biscuit) allows the children to safely handle their creation whilst deciding which colours and patterns to apply before the second firing. This second high or low firing with glazes often produces surprising results and is an area that encourages an acceptance of the unpredictable, therefore encouraging flexibility of mind.....

There will be many areas of study covering historical, cultural, and social themes. Recent topics include African Masks and Heads, Moving Figurines, vessels decorated in the style of Pop Art, Creatures of the Deep and Frank Gehry inspired architectural sculptures.

Popular after school ceramics clubs are available for both children and adults where individuals are invited to explore their creative talent. For more information on clubs, please contact the school office.