Fundamental handbuilding skills and techniques will be covered including pinch pots, coil building, and slab construction with a focus on fun, artful, and utilitarian forms as well as surface techniques to add decorative elements to make the work truly one-of-a-kind. The class will work in lowfire terracotta clay and glazes; students will learn how to use these materials for the purpose of handbuilding. Class tuition includes one 25lb bag of clay per student; see *CERAMICS NOTE.
*CERAMICS NOTE: Tuition includes one 25lb bag of clay for each student registered. Students should be able to lift 25lbs of clay. Tuition also covers use of shop tools and shop glazes, and some underglazes as well as kiln firings; however, students should anticipate fees for purchasing additional clay, specialty underglazes, and tools unless otherwise noted.
Additional 25lb bags of clay and introductory tool kits are $25 each and must be purchased online; show your receipt to the instructor to receive your purchase. Or clay and tools can be purchased locally at retail stores.
Open Studio Hours: Enrolled ceramic students will be allowed limited open studio access—1 hour prior to the start of their class and 1 hour immediately following the end of their class. Additional limited open studio hours will be discussed in each class and will be posted on the studio doors at the beginning of the session. Open studio time is intended for practicing techniques and projects covered in class; no outside work is allowed. Students are expected to observe open studio hours and follow guidelines for clean-up when working in the studio