Summer Session: 8 Week Handbuilding Class June 11th-August 6th

With Gleidymar Rivera on Thursday Evenings 5:30-8pm

Unleash your creativity and discover the art of hand-building in this engaging pottery class! Perfect for beginners and experienced artists alike, this course focuses on techniques that don't require a pottery wheel. Learn to transform slabs, coils, and pinch pots into unique sculptural and functional pieces. 

Our experienced instructors will guide you through each step, helping you create beautiful bowls, cups, and more. No experience necessary, just a willingness to get a little messy and have a lot of fun! For ages 15+

Details

This class will run for eight weeks, 2.5 hours per week.  (Please note there will be no class on July 9th). 

This class is great for beginners as well as people who have some pottery experience. Please note, there are no make-ups for missed classes.  However, as a student, you are encouraged to come in during student open studio hours (which are included in the price of the class) and practice what you have learned.

This class Includes

       Tool kit for new students 

       Class shelves to keep work wet in between classes

       Use of all community studio tools

       Use of all community glazes

Extra practice time during student open studio hours (which will be posted in the studio).  This is a drop-in anytime during posted hours; currently, there is no need to sign up ahead of time.

What you will need to purchase/bring separately

          Please bring towels and/or apron to help keep yourself clean!

          Clay! You can choose out of several types of clay.

During the first class, you will get the opportunity to try most of the clay types to help you determine which clay you would like to purchase going forward.  You are then encouraged to purchase your clay at the end of the class so you can come back during open studio hours and practice.

The purchase of clay includes all firings.  Please note, only clay purchased in the studio may be used.