The Pottery Project
With the encouragement of staff, residents have come
and tried different methods of making using some of their own ideas.
A number of people qualified to receive a GMOCN certificate for work done.
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The Pottery Project |
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| Is about introducing pottery to homeless people and supporting those who gain an interest in it to gain some qualifications and eventually find employment in a related activity. | |||
| It has been running for a year and is currently based at the Salvation Army residential hostel Wilmott Street, Manchester. | |||
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With the encouragement of staff, residents have come and tried different methods of making using some of their own ideas. |
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A number of people qualified to receive a GMOCN certificate for work done.
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An exhibition of work was held There have been trips to Stoke on Trent to visit the Wedgewood Factory, Moorcroft and the Gladstone Pottery at the Salvation Army in August 2005
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In October 2005, several people commenced a 60 hour level 1 NCFE course in ceramics with visits to Manchester Art Gallery and Central Library included. This is some of the work they produced:
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| Chaz – I thought it was just something to do, but I got interested and took it up every week and attended the MANCAT level l course. I enjoyed making everything. My favourite pot is my gourd because I mixed the stains myself. |
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Steve - This has been a new thing. I enjoyed both trips to Stoke on Trent. I have done a level1 course and want to progress to the next level of pottery. This is my favourite pot:
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Brian - I have enjoyed the experience. It’s a hobby. I like making heads.
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All images © Wendy Andrews 2006
