This beginner friendly handbuilding class will introduce students to various techniques for creating functional ceramic pieces without using a pottery wheel. Students will focus on techniques like pinching, coiling, and slab construction, as well as learning about various surface design and sculptural elements to personalize their works. They will explore the entire process from making to firing and glazing.
Craft Enrichment pottery classes draw on the individual technical and aesthetic interests of each instructor. Through group instruction, hands-on experiences and individual help, both beginning and advanced ceramics students will expand their knowledge and expertise. A variety of clays and glazes are available for Cone 6 oxidation firing.
Supplies
Each registered student will receive 1 (25lb) bag of clay. Additional clay can be purchased through our website. Students are expected to bring their own pottery tools that would include a Wire Clay Cutter, a Sponge, a Steel Scraper, a Potter’s Rib, a Loop Tool, a Needle Tool, and a Boxwood Modeling Tool. A short list is below with links:
Location
Open Lab unless another course is scheduled.
Parking in Surface Lots for class instruction is included with registration. Specific Parking passes will be provided to each registered student.
Notes
Course schedule subject to change for in-person offerings.
