Enrichment Studies & Electives

This practical handbook provides a clear, step-by-step introduction to creating ceramics and mastering pottery techniques. Six core sections cover Design, Handbuilding, Making and Using Moulds, Throwing, Glaze and Decoration, and Kilns and Firing. Over 30 structured projects explore a broad spectrum of creative possibilities with clay, including hand-coiled vessels, wheel-thrown cups and saucers, and press-moulded plates with printed overlays. The text also details essential clay characteristics, shrinkage calculations, workshop layout, health and safety, glaze chemical formulae, and guidance on selling finished work. Fully illustrated with over 800 colour photographs, the volume highlights inspirational creations from more than 80 international ceramic artists.

Author: Josie Warshaw

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Understanding Music by James Glennon is a comprehensive music history and appreciation guide designed for students, teachers, performers, and general readers. The book explores the vast world of music, covering everything from the ancient Pan pipes to the modern Moog synthesizer. Through detailed text, illustrations, and diagrams, it clarifies the history, structure, and forms of various musical styles, dance forms, vocal traditions, and the art of conducting. Additionally, the text includes a practical Glossary of Musical Terms and an Encyclopaedia of Composers featuring the biographical details and principal works of more than 600 musical figures.

Author: James Glennon

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An inspiring and humorous youth novel set in the Caprivi region, following the story of Tuba Matibe—a determined young entrepreneur, negotiator, and problem-solver. Driven by opportunistic enthusiasm and a strong work ethic, Tuba seeks to improve his own quality of life and that of his surrounding community along the river. Through his interactions with characters like Mister Rusty, Mister Joseph, and Grandma Mabaso, he learns the practical complexities of local customs, community relationships, and the true meaning of the age-old African philosophy of Ubuntu. Written for young readers, the story weaves themes of resourcefulness, resilience, and personal initiative into an engaging narrative.

Author: Pieter Pieterse

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Nijinsky: Scenes from the Childhood of the Great Dancer by Catherine Brighton is an illustrated biographical picture book that traces the early life milestones of legendary ballet dancer Vaslav Nijinsky. Brighton visited Leningrad to research historical settings and original costume designs, ensuring her illustrations accurately reflect the period. 

Author: Catherine Brighton

**Note - Light black ink transfer from the illustrations onto the facing text pages—a typical feature of vintage printings. Reading is not affected.

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This Eyewitness Guide offers a stunning, real-life look at the fascinating world of sound and music. Explore a diverse range of instruments from across centuries and cultures—from prehistoric reindeer toe-bones and Indian peacock instruments to the bagpipes, pipe organs, and electric guitars.Discover the secrets behind how music works. Learn who invented the modern woodwind key system, why French horns are "doubled up," and how West African talking drums mimic human speech. From how a vegetable gourd charms a snake to why violin players rely on a "frog," this book reveals the engineering, global rituals, and curious early designs behind the music we make.

Author: Neil Ardley

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