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Functional Handbuilding
Beginner 6 Week Handbuilding Class
Service Description
Wednesday evenings (6:30pm-9pm) A 6-week handbuilding class that dives into the three core handbuilding techniques: pinching, coiling, and slab construction. After that, the world is your oyster! 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: 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
Cancellation Policy
Fees & Class Schedule Class fees cover clay, studio glazing and firing, and instructed class time as listed in the specific class schedule. Additional clay is available for purchase at market price plus $20 per bag to cover bisque and glaze firing fees. Class Minimums & Switching Sections Classes require a minimum enrollment of 7 students. If a class does not meet this minimum, enrolled students will be notified at least 5 days before the start date and will receive a full refund. Class switches may be requested up to 1 week prior to the start of the session and are subject to availability at the time of request. Age Requirement Adult classes are open to participants 14 years and older. Attendance All students must attend the first week of class. The first class includes essential studio orientation, safety, and class overview and cannot be made up or substituted. For absences after the first week, we will do our best to accommodate. Email us at hello@denverclayroom.com and we will check for openings across other scheduled sessions and offer what we can. Availability is not guaranteed but we will always try to find a solution. Personal Belongings Any items left at the studio more than 30 days after the final class may be discarded without notice. Refund Policy A refund or class credit minus a $20 processing fee may be issued if the request is received at least two weeks before the start of the class. With less than 48 hours notice, a credit may be issued only if the spot can be filled. No refunds or credits will be issued after the first class. Classes missed due to failure to attend, planned absences, minor illness, or vacations cannot be credited or rescheduled. Open Studio Hours Open studio is available to currently enrolled students only. Monday through Thursday: 10am to 6pm Friday through Sunday: 10am to 9pm Hours are subject to change with five days notice.
Contact Details
Denver, CO, USA
(720) 330-5919
hello@denverclayroom.com