Handbuilding

There are size limits on pieces due to kiln size. The maximum length of a single piece is 20 inches wide and 24 inches tall.

(Note: We are not a production studio and the use of outside materials is not permitted.)

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Sharpen Up Your Wheel & Handbuilding Skills, Advanced Beginner/Intermediate
Item: CPWH2001	Instructor: Alexis Securo
Tu 4/22/2025 - 5/27/2025	STC Sarasota Bldg 5 Rm 5-107
9:30 AM - 12:30 PM	Location: 4748 Beneva Rd Sarasota, FL 34233
Fee: $229.00 Supply list: (Supplies available at craft stores: Michaels, Art & Frame & Amazon) Basic pottery Kit: fettling knife, pin tool, sponge, wooden angled knife, metal rib, two various sizes ribbon trim tools; Apron, towel, plastic bags, soft hair watercolor brushes a few sizes 12, 6, 1 , hake brush 1", sumi brush, pencil, sketch note book, there will be other things used working with clay that can be gotten at students discretion and depending on projects. Class includes up to 25 lbs. of clay. Additional clay is available for purchase. All clay and glazes must be provided by ACE (no outside clay or glazes allowed). ACE is a teaching pottery studio, not a production studio. The firing schedule and quantities are controlled by the Lab Technician.
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Sharpen Up Your Wheel & Handbuilding Skills, Advanced Beginner/Intermediate
Item: CPWH2002	Instructor: Alexis Securo
Sessions: 6	STC Sarasota Bldg 5 Rm 5-107
Tu 6/3/2025 - 7/15/2025	Location: 4748 Beneva Rd Sarasota, FL 34233
9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Fee: $229.00 NO CLASS JULY 1.
Supply list: (Supplies available at craft stores: Michaels, Art & Frame & Amazon) Basic pottery Kit: fettling knife, pin tool, sponge, wooden angled knife, metal rib, two various sizes ribbon trim tools; Apron, towel, plastic bags, soft hair watercolor brushes a few sizes 12, 6, 1 , hake brush 1", sumi brush, pencil, sketch note book, there will be other things used working with clay that can be gotten at students discretion and depending on projects. Class includes up to 25 lbs. of clay. Additional clay is available for purchase. All clay and glazes must be provided by ACE (no outside clay or glazes allowed). ACE is a teaching pottery studio, not a production studio. The firing schedule and quantities are controlled by the Lab Technician.

Sharpen Up Your Wheel & Handbuilding Skills, Intermediate/Advanced
Item: CPWH3001	Instructor: Alexis Securo
Sessions: 6	STC Sarasota Bldg 5 Rm 5-107
Tu 7/22/2025 - 8/26/2025	Location: 4748 Beneva Rd Sarasota, FL 34233
9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Fee: $229.00
Supply list: (Supplies available at craft stores: Michaels, Art & Frame & Amazon) Basic pottery Kit: fettling knife, pin tool, sponge, wooden angled knife, metal rib, two various sizes ribbon trim tools; Apron, towel, plastic bags, soft hair watercolor brushes a few sizes 12, 6, 1 , hake brush 1", sumi brush, pencil, sketch note book, there will be other things used working with clay that can be gotten at students discretion and depending on projects. Class includes up to 25 lbs. of clay. Additional clay is available for purchase. All clay and glazes must be provided by ACE (no outside clay or glazes allowed). ACE is a teaching pottery studio, not a production studio. The firing schedule and quantities are controlled by the Lab Technician.

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