Thursday Night Handbuilding - All Levels

$450.00

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6 week course, held on Thursday nights from September 17 to October 22

6:30-9PM

This beginner friendly handbuilding class is an approachable introduction to working with clay by hand. Students will learn foundational techniques like pinching, coiling, slab building, surface design, and glazing while creating their own unique ceramic pieces from start to finish. Whether you’re interested in functional pieces, sculptural work, or simply trying something new, this class is designed to help you build confidence and enjoy the process of making.

Additional Info:

Price includes instruction, unlimited studio clay, tools, glazes and firings.
Students have access to one open studio session per week to independently practice skills learned in class. Students have access to open studio between weeks 2-5 of their class.
Students can expect to complete approximately 3–4 finished pieces during the course.
Classes are limited to 8 people.
Pieces measuring 12 inches or larger in any direction will incur additional firing fees. Oversized work is charged at $0.04 per cubic inch for bisque firing and $0.04 per cubic inch for glaze firing, per piece.
Our classes are designed to support learning, creativity, and skill-building rather than high-volume production. We encourage students to slow down, experiment, and enjoy the process of making by hand.
We strongly recommend students to attend the first and last two classes of the semester.

Cancellations must be made 1 week before the first day of class to be eligible for a partial refund ($25 cancellation fee). Absences are non-refundable.

6 week course, held on Thursday nights from September 17 to October 22

6:30-9PM

This beginner friendly handbuilding class is an approachable introduction to working with clay by hand. Students will learn foundational techniques like pinching, coiling, slab building, surface design, and glazing while creating their own unique ceramic pieces from start to finish. Whether you’re interested in functional pieces, sculptural work, or simply trying something new, this class is designed to help you build confidence and enjoy the process of making.

Additional Info:

Price includes instruction, unlimited studio clay, tools, glazes and firings.
Students have access to one open studio session per week to independently practice skills learned in class. Students have access to open studio between weeks 2-5 of their class.
Students can expect to complete approximately 3–4 finished pieces during the course.
Classes are limited to 8 people.
Pieces measuring 12 inches or larger in any direction will incur additional firing fees. Oversized work is charged at $0.04 per cubic inch for bisque firing and $0.04 per cubic inch for glaze firing, per piece.
Our classes are designed to support learning, creativity, and skill-building rather than high-volume production. We encourage students to slow down, experiment, and enjoy the process of making by hand.
We strongly recommend students to attend the first and last two classes of the semester.

Cancellations must be made 1 week before the first day of class to be eligible for a partial refund ($25 cancellation fee). Absences are non-refundable.

Meet your instructor

Rhea is a multidisciplinary artist from Bangalore, India. She is passionate about natural history and ecology. Working primarily with clay, she handbuilds biomorphic sculptures and makes tile drawings.

FAQs about our classes

What is included in a class?

Unlimited clay, use of studio tools, firings, Open Studio time, and access to our back yard are all included!

How many pieces will I get out of the classes?

You can expect to complete approximately 3–4 finished pieces.. These courses are designed for practice instead of production.

What if I can’t attend all the classes?

We completely understand that life happens and you can’t always make it to class! That said, we strongly recommend that students attend the first and last two classes. If you miss some classes in the middle, no sweat! You can utilize Open Studio time to catch up.

How does Open Studio work?

Open Studio is a time for students to practice ceramics independently outside of weekly class sessions.Students have access to Open Studio time between weeks 2 and 5 of the semester. Open Studio is held on Wednesday nights and Saturday mornings. Registered students will receive info on how to sign up for Open Studio after the first class.