8 Week Intro to Hand Building Ceramics Sept 8th - Oct 27th
Join Rachel for a 8 week intro to Hand Building Ceramics class! Class will meet every Tuesdays 5-8pm for 8 weeks starting September 8th. Registration includes 25lb bag of clay, unlimited reclaim, 3 hours of studio access/week (open studio hours are 6am-12am 7 days a week), access to underglaze, glaze, and everything else you need to start or continue your ceramic journey. Additional clay is available for purchase.
Discover the versatile art of hand-building in this comprehensive 8-week course, perfect for beginners and those looking to refresh their skills. This class is designed to provide a strong foundation in creating functional and sculptural ceramic pieces without a potter's wheel.
Over eight weeks, you will learn and practice fundamental techniques including:
- Pinching to create forms like bowls and cups.
- Slab construction to build geometric or architectural forms like plates, boxes, or tiles.
- Coiling building techniques to make bowls or pots
- Joining techniques to ensure structural integrity.
- Surface decoration methods such as texturing and carving carving
- Glazing and firing basics to achieve a professional finish on your completed work.
Each session will feature a demonstration followed by hands-on studio time with guidance from the instructor.
Details:
- Duration: 8 weeks
- Skill Level: All levels welcome; no prior experience necessary
- Materials: Includes one 25lb bag of clay, unlimited studio reclaimed clay (with option to purchase additional bags of clay) and all tools needed. Feel free to bring your on favorite tools if you have them.
- What to Bring: Clothes you don't mind getting dirty. Optional: apron.