Hand-building II: Expanding Your Techniques and Creativity

Intermediate Hand-Building Ceramics: Expanding Your Techniques and Creativity Prerequisite: Hand-Building I or equivalent experience Take your hand-building abilities to the next level in this intermediate class, where the focus is on refining your skills and experimenting with new equipment and techniques. You'll advance your experience and expand your creative possibilities with coil-building, slab building, pinching, and carving. This course offers plenty of freedom for you to design and create your own pieces—whether it’s functional pottery, sculptural, or something inbetween. You’ll receive guidance on 5 class projects, with the last two sessions reserved for glazing.  Class Highlights: Advance your skills in slab building, pinching, and coil-building Experiment with new equipment and techniques to expand your creative options Create at least 5 finished pieces, including a lamp project Small, intimate class size (maximum 6 students) for personalized instruction Unlimited access to open studio included Bring your own clay or purchase it directly from the studio This class offers plenty of flexibility for you to explore your own creative ideas, with individualized support to help you achieve your goals. Perfect for those looking to push their ceramics practice in new directions! Dates & times:  WEDNESDAYS May 14th - June 25th, 6pm - 9pm Location: 2127 N Albina Ave, Portland, OR 97227 Covid-19/Flu: Masks are optional Accessibility: Building is not ADA accessible, stairs only at entry. You will also need to take stairs to the third floor.  Refund Policy: Registration may be canceled up until 7 days before first class date with a 10% processing fee. After that, refunds or cancellations can not be made for any reason.