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The Crafts Center

Handbuilding 2: Expanding Techniques

November 11, 2024

Learn to take your ideas to the next level in Handbuilding II. This class is designed for you to expand your handbuilding skills. Demonstrations will reinforce coiling and slab construction techniques, dig deeper into using the extruder, and explore a variety of surface embellishment processes. You will learn about slip decoration and build on your glaze application knowledge. Accumulate confidence in your skills and grow your understanding of the ceramic process. Practice time outside of class is strongly suggested to finish class projects. Class fee includes one 25 lb. bag of clay.

Instructor: Donna Breniman

Tuesdays [6 weeks] January 7 – February 18:10:00am – 1:00pm* [skips February 11]

  • Skill Level: Intermediate
  • Prerequisites: Completion of the Handbuilding I class or an equivalent introductory level handbuilding class

Class fees by level:  NC State students – $105   Public – $170

Class includes a PUNCH CARD and eligibility for a CLASS PASS. Visit the Policies and Procedures page for more information.

*Note: Parking on campus weekdays prior to 5:00pm requires a Visitor Parking Permit [$10 daily].