8 -Week Beginner Hand Building Course

Service Description

Keen to try pottery without using the wheel? This 8-week beginner handbuilding course is a great place to start. It’s relaxed, creative, and perfect if you want to learn how to make pottery by hand. You’ll be guided through different handbuilding techniques each week, so you can explore what you enjoy and build confidence working with clay. What You’ll Learn The basics of clay and handbuilding Techniques like pinching, coiling, and slab building Simple decorating methods like texture, underglaze painting, and glazing Course Curriculum Week 1: Pinching & texture Week 2: Coiling & decorating Week 3: Slab building Week 4: Box making Week 5: Sculpture Week 6: Marbling Week 7: Painting (underglaze) Week 8: Glazing Details 8 weeks (2 hours each week) Includes: Firing for up to 7 pieces (Extra pieces $5 each) Clay Clay is not included You can buy it at the studio ($25 for 5kg) You’ll need to take your clay home and bring it back each week What to Bring A wooden board (like a chopping board) A container or box to safely carry your pieces An apron or clothes you don’t mind getting messy Optional: ideas, photos, or sketches Notes If you’re pregnant or have any health concerns, please let your tutor know Bookings are non-refundable unless your spot can be filled Class may not run if minimum numbers aren’t met.