Next Step Handbuilding is a 6-week handbuilding course for the intermediate / next-step handbuilder!
Learn how to take your grounded skills in making bowls, mugs, and plates to the next level using more intricate forming techniques! Students will go beyond slap and pinch forming by using specialized tools and carving methods to elevate your abilities. Each student will work one-on-one with the instructor to learn how to build pottery by hand, all while making new friends!
Classes are in person at Clay By The Bay facilities a set time each week with 2.5 hours of instruction. You are then able to come into the studio for Open Studio Hours to practice what you learned at your leisure outside of your scheduled class time! Class includes everything below:
Includes:
- A 25-lb bag of clay
- Firing/baking of your pottery
- Glazes/materials
- Use of studio machinery, tools and equipment
- 18"x14"x15" personal shelf storage space at CBTB
- Access to Open Studio Hours (Monday-Sunday 10 AM-6 PM). This access is unlimited during the 6-week course!
- 2 Hours of weekly instruction from our talented education staff.
Projects include: Mugs & cups, pipes/incense holders, platter or dish, glazing of your wares with more advanced decorative techniques, and more!
Follow-up class suggestions: Intro to Pottery Wheel, Next Step Wheel, and register for in-studio membership and/or advanced courses and workshops!
Please note that the minimum age to register for this class is 16 years old.
FAQ:
- Q: Can I make up a class?
- A: Yes! We try to coordinate with your schedule and find you a time for you to sit in for instruction with a different class later in the week. We cannot ensure this, but we will do everything we can.
- Q: When are Open Studio Hours?
- A: Monday-Sunday from 10 AM-6 PM. Hours are subject to change during workshop days, but 7 days notice will be given to students.
- Q: Can I ask questions during the class?
- A: Of course! This is an interactive environment and we encourage conversation and community interaction!.
- Have more questions? Not a problem! Please email us at info@claybythebaysf.com
