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Beginner level
Whether you’re new to ceramics or looking to deepen your practice, this 6-week Introduction to Hand Building course offers a grounding exploration of clay, creativity, and cultural connection. Students will learn foundational ceramic techniques including wedging, moisture management, coil building, slab construction, pinch pots, hump molds, and surface design. In addition to the technical instruction, this class will encourage students to research and reflect on ancestral and folk-art traditions connected to their own cultural backgrounds and implant that finding into some of their pieces.
Students are encouraged to make both functional and sculptural pieces along with keeping a sketchbook for research and ideas. Students enrolled in the class receive access to weekly studio hours on Fridays for independent practice outside of class.
Taught by Damaris Swass.
As a student you:
Will have your own shelf in the studio to store clay, tools, and projects. The course fee includes unlimited studio clay. (Additional clays can be purchased at the studio if desired.)
Can bring tools or purchase them from the studio for $15 on the first day of class, and should bring aprons and towels if desired.
We have the option to join free open studio time Friday evenings from 7-10pm throughout the duration of class.
Will have the option to book additional studio time at a discounted rate ($20 per hour) if you would like. Students will also have the opportunity to join the studio as a member after the course provided membership spots are available.
Please note:
All work must be completed or ready to go into the final glaze kiln by the end of the 6th week.
The student firing fee is $0.07 per cubic inch which covers the cost of bisque and glaze firing.
We do not provide makeup classes - more info and our refund policy are here if needed.
Centerpoint classes are for students ages 18 and older.