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1061| Advanced Handbuilding: Large-Scale Once-Fired Vessels

Together explore creative ways of living with functional sculptural vessels in this mini-course. Basic handbuilding techniques will be taught through coil building and slab construction as you create cups, bowls, and centerpieces that encourage joy in everyday objects with care and consideration to functions. Sources of inspiration will be shared and surface design and decorations will be covered using mid-range clay and glazes. Class tuition includes one 25lb bag of clay per student; see *CERAMICS NOTE.

1061| Advanced Handbuilding: Large-Scale Once-Fired Vessels
Fee: $270.00
Item Number: CA_FYCER1061SU1
Dates: 7/2/2025 - 7/30/2025
Times: 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Days: W
Sessions: 5
Building: 300 Augusta, McAllister Bldg, UTSA Southwest
Instructor: Brooke Armstrong

Together explore creative ways of living with functional sculptural vessels in this mini-course. Basic handbuilding techniques will be taught through coil building and slab construction as you create cups, bowls, and centerpieces that encourage joy in everyday objects with care and consideration to functions. Sources of inspiration will be shared and surface design and decorations will be covered using mid-range clay and glazes. Class tuition includes one 25lb bag of clay per student; see *CERAMICS NOTE.

This class is for All Levels

Class Location: Handbuilding Studio, Room 110 | McAllister Building

Tuition is due in full at time of registration

*CERAMICS NOTE: Tuition includes one 25lb bag of clay for each student registered unless otherwise noted. 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 posted at the beginning of the session; times will be discussed in each class and posted on studio doors. 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.

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Enrollment for members begins 4/1/25 at 9am

Open Enrollment begins 4/8/25 at 9am

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