Hand Building Class

Discover the tactile joy and boundless creativity of handbuilding pottery! This engaging 8-week course offers a fantastic entry point into the world of ceramics, no wheel required.

You’ll learn to transform raw clay using just your hands and simple tools, exploring fundamental techniques that allow for endless possibilities:

• Pinch Pot Basics: Creating simple yet elegant forms by pinching and shaping clay.
• Coil Construction: Building taller, more complex vessels by layering coils of clay.
• Slab Building: Constructing geometric or organic forms from rolled-out sheets of clay.
• Surface Decoration: Adding texture, patterns, and designs to personalize your pieces.
• Glazing & Finishing: Understanding how to prepare your creations for firing and apply beautiful glazes.

Handbuilding offers a unique opportunity for spontaneous creation and personal expression, allowing you to craft everything from functional mugs and bowls to decorative sculptures. Join us to create truly unique ceramic pieces with your own two hands!

All skill levels welcome!.

What to Bring:

• Wear old clothes: Pottery can get messy!
• Old towel
• Closed-toe shoes: For safety in the studio.
• A positive attitude: Be ready to learn and have fun!

Included in the course fee: 32 hours of studio time, a 25 lb bag of clay, a firing allotment for this clay, and access to all necessary studio tools and glazes.