6 Week Session

Mondays, January 6th to February 24th 9:00AM to 12:00PM *NO class on 1/20 & 2/17

Material Fee: 25lbs of Clay Included

This class will focus on learning the basics of hand building to create either functional or sculptural ceramics. We will explore the oldest form of creating pottery by covering the three techniques of hand building; slabs, coils and pinching. Students will complete various projects throughout the course, as well as learn the skills necessary to work independently in an open studio. The class is great for beginners who are looking to start their clay adventure, or more advanced students who are looking to refine their skills.

• Week 1 Introduction to the studio, Rolling slabs

• Week 2 Finishing of last week's project

• Week 3 Pinch Pot

• Week 4 Finishing of last week's project

• Week 5 Glaze discussion, Coil Pot & Cleaning out cubbies

  *Schedule is subject to change based on the way classes are going*

Artist Bio: I began my pottery experience over 10 years ago in a “paint your own pottery” studio, where I didn't make one thing from scratch the entire first few years of working. This gave me the ability to study and experiment with many techniques of surface decoration and how glazes work in the kiln. I soon realized that I could be making my own pieces and that's when I taught myself how to hand build, and later took a few classes on wheel throwing. I now enjoy making pieces that have simple forms that are finished very nicely, and adding fun, vibrant decorations; my pieces tend to have natural elements with a fun modern flair.