Handmade Holidays: Handbuilding Workshop

3 Weeks

Mondays 6pm-9pm

November 17th - December 1st

In this 3-week workshop, students will learn foundational handbuilding techniques to create one-of-a-kind ceramic gifts for the holiday season. Using pinch, coil, and slab construction, students will make functional and decorative items such as jewelry dishes, shot glasses, ornaments, ash trays, soap dishes, spoon rests, candle sticks, pendants, and more. Pieces will be fired and glazed, ready to be gifted (or kept!) just in time for the holidays.

What You’ll Learn:

- Handbuilding techniques: pinch pots, coils, and slab building
- Shaping and joining clay forms
- Creating surface design and texture
- Adding attachments

Skill Level: No experience needed—just come ready to have fun and get your hands in clay!

  • You'll learn how to:

    • Prepare the clay before working with it

    • Masterfully create with the guidance of your instructor

    • Refine your work

    • Add details and designs to make it truly yours


    What Happens After?
    Your pieces will be fired and ready 1-2 weeks after the conclusion of your workshop.
    What's included:

    • 20% discount on clay

    • Expert guidance from professional instructors

    • Use of the studio tools and equipment

    • Storage shelf


    Open Studio Access for Students (outside of class):

    Monday to Friday: 10:00pm–5:00pm

    Saturday & Sunday: 10:00–4:00pm

    Your pieces must be picked up within 30 days or they will become The Clay Co-op property.


  • COLLECTING YOUR WORK

    Your pieces must be picked up within 30 days at the end of the workshop or they will become The Clay Co-op property.

    LIABILITY

    The Clay Co-op and its employees are not liable or responsible for any accidental injury to students or any loss or damage to personal possessions.

    PHOTOGRAPHY / VIDEO

    The Clay Co-op reserves the right to take photographs and video footage during classes that may include students and to use the photographs and videos for the purpose of advertising our classes in all media in perpetuity and without payment to students.

    INFORMING OTHER PARTICIPANTS OF TERMS & CONDITIONS

    It is the responsibility of the person booking the class to inform other students participating of the Terms & Conditions.

    FINISHED WORK

    All care is taken to ensure students' pieces are made well, however, due to the inherent nature of this medium, Clay Co-op cannot be held responsible for any undesirable outcomes, including crackage, breakage, misfires, or something not turning out how you hoped.

  • Refunds will only be given if the request is made one week prior to the beginning of the class or workshop. There is a $25.00 non-refundable fee. No refunds will be issued after that time if a student withdraws. If The Co-op cancels a class or workshop up to the date of the first class for any reason, we will issue a full refund or credit.

    Class attendance is not mandatory. The Clay Co-op will not issue refunds for missed classes. Make up classes are not available. Students are encouraged to utilize open studio hours to catch up on work. Instructors will review all missed material in the following workshop class.