Ceramic pieces including mugs and sculpted food items with text “Handbuilding: Level 1,” highlighting beginner clay projects like coil pots and decorative forms.

Handbuilding: Level 1

Ever wanted to try your hand at sculpting with clay? This beginner-friendly handbuilding class is the perfect place to start! Over the course of 5-weeks, students will have the opportunity to learn about the entire ceramic process – from shaping the clay using handbuilding techniques, to glazing and kiln firing. This class is ideal for beginners, but can be taken multiple times as each session offers new projects and inspiration. 

  • Registered students will receive complimentary Open Studio access during the session in which they are enrolled
  • All materials included
  • Activity 1: 3D Desserts
  • Activity 2: Slab Vase/Stein
  • Activity 3: Coil Pot
  • Activity 4: Still Life
  • Activity 5: Glazing

Instructor: Vex Rios (They/Them/Theirs)

AGES 15+

Price: $285

Tuesdays, 5:30-8:00 pm

Session 1: 6/2-6/30 REGISTER NOW

Thursdays, 5:30-8:00 pm

Session 1: 6/4-7/2 REGISTER NOW

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