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Beginner handbuilding series

210 US dollars
1553 Platte St, Unit C100

Service Description

Session Schedule: Classes begin the week of December 1st and run through the week of December 15th Monday Evenings (6–9pm) A great starting point for a condensed 3-week course where students are introduced to handbuilding home decor pieces (think candelabras, sconces, funky bookends, and more) along with surface design and glazing techniques. Class includes: All materials and firing fees, including 25 lbs of clay, bisque and glaze firings, and access to studio glazes. Week 1: Handbuilding Techniques Welcome, introductions, and studio tour Overview of the 3-week timeline + OPEN STUDIO Demonstration: handbuilding techniques for a variety of home decor pieces Cleaning demo: why it matters and how to properly clean tools and workspaces Week 2: Refining & Surface Decoration Understanding clay stages: wet, leather-hard, and bone-dry Introduction to underglaze application Introduction to surface decoration methods such as carving, mishima, slip trailing, and sgraffito to refine your home decor pieces Week 3: Glazing Overview of glaze application and how it behaves in the kiln Demonstrations on dipping, pouring, brushing, layering, and wax resist decoration

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

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