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Handbuilding | June 18
06/18/2024 06:00 PM - 08/13/2024 09:00 PM ET

Admission

  • $350.00  -  SCAA Members
  • $375.00  -  Non-Members
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Instructor: Christine Herron
Tuesdays | 8 weeks
June 18 - August 13 | Skipping July 2
6 - 9pm
Members $350
Non-Members $375

In Hand-building 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 a different project each week, 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 clay

  • The 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 ($45 value includes glazes and firings) as well as time to work in the studio outside of class.

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