Hand Building I: Spring II 2025, 6 weeks Wednesday AM

Event Phone: (414) 249-5902

Hand Building I : 6 weeks Wednesday AM 10am- 12:30pm

Spring II: 5/7/25-6/11/25 Inst: Olivia Tharpgeorge

Level: Beginning – Intermediate

Learn the basics of creating clay objects by hand using the methods of coil construction, soft & hard slab and the most basic of pinch. You will learn how to use the slab roller, extruder, slump, hump and sprig molds and other various tools to give your pottery texture and diverse, interesting structure. Create sculpture or larger functional pottery that is not easily attained on the pottery wheel to use in your daily life.

Special Notes

• Bring inspiring pictures or items to stamp into the clay if you have them.
• Wear clothes you don’t mind getting dirty
• Trim nails short and leave rings/watches at home
•  Free Parking in back
• 10 person maximum (wait-list is available for additional people)
• This class is held in our upstairs classroom. If unable to do stairs please notify us early to help us do our best to make accommodations.

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