Hand-Building 101 - 2026

Join Amy Smoot in this 4-week ceramics class focused on hand-building! Pottery doesn't have to be thrown on the potter's wheel in order to be beautiful and unique. Hand building allows students to make at their own pace (and it's cleaner too!) Each week students will be shown a hand-building technique that they can apply to the pieces they make. We will focus on pinching, coil building, slab building, and glazing, as well as all the in-between techniques like carving, stamping, and decorating. This class is beginner friendly and no prior experience is required. Students will have the opportunity to work on their projects outside of class during open studios during the month of registration as space allows. This workshop is limited to participants 18+. There is a minimum of 3 participants and a maximum of 10. If the minimum is not met, participants will be refunded. This workshop is non-refundable after the registration deadline passes. This workshop will be held on Thursdays 3-5pm for the following months: January March May July September Clay, supplies, and firings included in tuition. Students are highly encouraged to attend every class, but if you need to miss a day please let the instructor know.