Intermediate Handbuilding (Adult 4-Week Series)

Take your clay skills to the next level in a guided, small-group series designed for potters with a foundational understanding of handbuilding. Over four weeks, you'll refine your techniques while exploring more advanced projects, new construction methods, and creative problem-solving — and enjoy expanded class times with 2.5 hour sessions. This series is designed to build on the skills you've already learned, helping you create more polished, intentional pieces alongside a supportive community of fellow makers.

This is hands-on, skill-focused, and intentionally small so you have the space to deepen your craft, experiment with new techniques, and continue growing your confidence with clay.

Why You’ll Love This Series

• Build on your existing skills – expand your hand-building techniques with more advanced projects and construction methods.

• Challenge your creativity – learn new ways to design, shape, and finish pieces while developing your own artistic style.

• Create functional pieces you'll use – leave with beautiful handmade pottery that reflects your growing skills.

• Learn alongside fellow makers – enjoy a supportive, small-group environment where everyone shares a passion for working with clay.
  

Dates

Tuesdays 5:30-8:00pm

Oct 20, Oct 27, Nov 3, Glazing Nov 17

Week-by-Week Breakdown

Week 1 — Tuesday, Oct 20 | 5:30-8:00pm

• What you’ll make: Paper Towel Holder

• Skill focus: Building on slab cylinder fundamentals by adding controlled clay removal to your skill set.

Week 2 — Tuesday, Oct 27 | 5:30-8:00pm

• What you’ll make: Luminary Trees

• Skill focus: Exploring the relationship between planning texture for function through controlled clay removal.

Week 3 — Tuesday, Nov 3 | 5:30-8:00pm

• What you’ll make: Salt & Pepper Cellars 

• Skill focus: A progression in form building incorporating fitted lids, galleries, and surface texture.

*No classes for one week while we dry the pieces and bisque fire them.

Week 4 — Tuesday, Nov 17 | 5:30-8:00pm

• What you’ll do: Dip Glazing & Stencilling Resist Glazing Technique 

• Skill focus: Layering decorative surface techniques using underglaze, carving, and wax resist.

  
  

Projects are intended as a guide to teach specific skills, and students are welcome to apply those techniques to their own creative ideas during class. All pieces are yours to take home — functional, decorative, and completely handmade by you.

Details at a Glance

• Cohort size: 12 participants

• Who it’s for: Potters with a foundational knowledge of clay and handbuilding. We recommend completing our Beginner Handbuilding Series (or having equivalent experience) before registering, as this course builds on the techniques learned there. If you have only participated in our one day workshops, we recommend registering for the Beginner Series.

• Attendance: Recommended for all 4 sessions to get the full experience

• Class Duration: 2.5 hrs (class lengths may vary, give yourself a buffer)

If a session conflicts with your schedule, we’ll do our best to accommodate, but spots are limited and swaps aren’t guaranteed. Please allow a buffer at the end of your scheduled class time in case projects run longer than expected.

Ready to Create Your First Hand-Built Pottery Pieces?

Register below!