Handbuilding Basics

Instructor: Sherry Italiano
Tuesdays, 8 weeks
September 8 - October 27
10am - 1pm
Members $375
Non-Members $400

In Handbuilding Basics, students will learn the fundamental techniques to successfully create vessels using a variety of hand-building methods of construction. Students will be working on different projects, such as making small sided dishes, cups, vases, trinket dish sets, and bowls. Decorating using stamping, slips, underglazes, and carving will be covered. Simple glazing techniques will be covered so students can put the finishing touches on their projects in the last weeks of this class.
Students will learn the following techniques:

• Rolling out slabs of clayThe basics of scoring and slipping in construction
• Templates and free form pattern making
• Creating texture Using slump & hump (drape) molds
• Managing the drying process
• Ornamentation using stamps, slips, underglazes, and carving

This technique-heavy class will provide a hand-building newcomer with fundamental skills and provide a review of foundational skills for those who would like to refresh their hand-building knowledge.

One 25 lb. bag of clay is included ($50 value includes glazes and firings) as well as time to work in the studio outside of class.