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Functional Hand Building (Intro)
Beginner 6 Week Intro Hand Building Class
Service Description
Wednesday evenings (6:30pm-9pm) Sunday afternoons (1:30pm-4pm) A 6-week hand building class that dives into the 3 core primary hand building techniques (pinching, coiling and slab construction). Class includes all fees including: 25lbs of clay, firing and glazing Week 1: Pinch Pots Overview: Students will create cups, bowls and hollowed forms using basic pinching techniques. Pinch pots may seem rudimentary, but they can serve as essential building blocks for larger pieces! Potential projects could include goblets, essential oil diffusers, and small colanders. Week 2: Coiling Construction Overview: Demonstration covering how to roll coils and incorporate the pinching techniques learned in the previous week. Techniques will be introduced on how to dilate and constrict vessels by deliberately placing coils on the inner and outer rims of a pot to encourage both flaring and narrowing. Students will also learn how to use paddles and darting to make larger, more dynamic pots. Week 3: Soft Slab Building Overview: Demonstration on using the slab roller and multiple slab construction techniques such as paper templates, slump molds and hump molds. Slabs are wonderful for crafting lightweight hand-built pieces! Week 4: Kurinuki Overview: An age-old Japanese practice, kurinuki teaches students how to visualize negative space by carving away from a solid block of clay. As opposed to hand building via the addition of coils or slabs, kurinuki focuses purely on the removal of clay from a preexisting form. A demonstration on making small boxes will be shown. Week 5: Surface Design Techniques Overview: Students will explore various surface design techniques utilizing both slips and underglazes. Demonstration on carving into pieces to create texture. Intro glazing techniques: demo wax resist, dipping, pouring, brushing, and combos Week 6: Glaze Party Overview: Glaze and finishing demonstrations as needed
Upcoming Sessions
Cancellation Policy
Fees & class schedule: Class fees covers, 25lbs of clay, studio glazing and firing and instructed class time (as listed in specific class schedule). Additional clay may be purchased at cost + $20 firing and glazing. Classes are subject to change if minimum student quota isn't met (7 students). Class switches will only be available 1 week prior to the commencement of classes and based on the capacity of classes at time of request.Attendance: It is mandatory for all students who are new to the studio attend the first week of classes. No “make-up” classes are given but you're more than welcome to drop-in on another session if there is an opening or absence. For Adult classes, Kids must be 14-years old or older Personal belongings: Any items left behind 30-days after last class may be discarded without notice. Refund policy: Refund or Credit (minus $20 processing fee) if a request for refund is received TWO WEEKS and only two weeks before the start of a class. Credit (no refund) with less the 48 hour notice ONLY if your spot can be filled. No refunds or credits after attending 1st class. Classes missed due to failure to attend, planned absences, minor illnesses or vacations will not be credited for future classes. One-Time class registrations such as Drop-In Clay or TryDay classes are considered final ONE WEEK before start of class. Open studio hours for students: Monday- Thursday: 10AM-6PM Friday & Saturday: 10AM-9PM Sunday 10AM-7:30PM (Hours subjected to change upon five days' notice)
Contact Details
Denver, CO, USA
(720) 330-5919
hello@denverclayroom.com