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In this beginner-friendly introduction to pottery handbuilding class, you’ll learn the fundamentals of shaping clay by hand using techniques like pinch pots, coil building, and slab construction. No previous pottery experience is needed—just bring your creativity and curiosity.
Members will receive a 20% discount on classes. Members please reach out to Common Clay Space staff for a discount code prior to signing up for class.
Week 1: Pinch Pot Technique (animal figurines, cups and/or bowls)
Week 2: Surface Design - Undergalze, Carving, Oxides; Attaching Handles
Week 3: Coiling Pots
Week 4: Slab Construction (travel mugs, trinket shelves)
Week 5: Slab Mold Plates
Week 6: Glazing Finished Pieces, Shelf Clean Up
Class fees cover instructed class time, use of tools and equipment, open studio hours, studio glazes, kiln firings and 1x bag of 25 lbs of clay (clay body is chosen at the discretion of the instructor).
The first class is mandatory to attend as we go over studio procedures and safety rules.
To cancel a class, please email us and request cancellation. The cancellation request must be received two weeks prior to class start. If the cancellation request is received two weeks prior to the start of the class, a refund (minus $20 processing fee) will be granted. We are unable to accommodate cancellation requests received less than two weeks prior to class start.
No make up classes are available. Please review our class meeting schedule to ensure you are able to attend all classes.
Any items left behind 15 days after the final class meeting may be discarded. Reasonable attempts will be made to contact you for pickup prior to staff discarding said items.
Non member students will receive complimentary studio access outside of class hours during designated open studio hours.
Classes are subject to change if the minimum student quota isn't met (6 students).
Student Open Studio Hours
Sunday: 10:00 PM-6:00 PM
Monday: 1:00 PM-6:00 PM
Tuesday: 1:00 PM-6:00 PM
Wednesday: 1:00 PM-9:00 PM
Thursday: 1:00 PM-9:00 PM
Friday: 1:00 PM-9:00 PM (1:00PM-6:00PM on select Fridays)
Saturday: 1:00 PM-6:00 PM
In this beginner-friendly introduction to pottery handbuilding class, you’ll learn the fundamentals of shaping clay by hand using techniques like pinch pots, coil building, and slab construction. No previous pottery experience is needed—just bring your creativity and curiosity.
Members will receive a 20% discount on classes. Members please reach out to Common Clay Space staff for a discount code prior to signing up for class.
Week 1: Pinch Pot Technique (animal figurines, cups and/or bowls)
Week 2: Surface Design - Undergalze, Carving, Oxides; Attaching Handles
Week 3: Coiling Pots
Week 4: Slab Construction (travel mugs, trinket shelves)
Week 5: Slab Mold Plates
Week 6: Glazing Finished Pieces, Shelf Clean Up
Class fees cover instructed class time, use of tools and equipment, open studio hours, studio glazes, kiln firings and 1x bag of 25 lbs of clay (clay body is chosen at the discretion of the instructor).
The first class is mandatory to attend as we go over studio procedures and safety rules.
To cancel a class, please email us and request cancellation. The cancellation request must be received two weeks prior to class start. If the cancellation request is received two weeks prior to the start of the class, a refund (minus $20 processing fee) will be granted. We are unable to accommodate cancellation requests received less than two weeks prior to class start.
No make up classes are available. Please review our class meeting schedule to ensure you are able to attend all classes.
Any items left behind 15 days after the final class meeting may be discarded. Reasonable attempts will be made to contact you for pickup prior to staff discarding said items.
Non member students will receive complimentary studio access outside of class hours during designated open studio hours.
Classes are subject to change if the minimum student quota isn't met (6 students).
Student Open Studio Hours
Sunday: 10:00 PM-6:00 PM
Monday: 1:00 PM-6:00 PM
Tuesday: 1:00 PM-6:00 PM
Wednesday: 1:00 PM-9:00 PM
Thursday: 1:00 PM-9:00 PM
Friday: 1:00 PM-9:00 PM (1:00PM-6:00PM on select Fridays)
Saturday: 1:00 PM-6:00 PM