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Nov 11, 2024

Handbuilding 1: Foundations of Clay

Handbuilding I is designed to teach you the fundamentals of handbuilding with clay and introduce you to working in our clay studio. You will learn basic skills including wedging, pinching,… 

Nov 11, 2024

Handbuilding 3: Refining Form and Surface

Handbuilding III is designed for intermediate to advanced level students who want to hone their skills, learn a variety of creative handbuilding techniques, and build on their surface design abilities.… 

Nov 11, 2024

Figurative Sculpture [Workshop]

This workshop is designed to introduce students to working within the format of the human figure. During the two consecutive 2-day weekend sessions you will learn techniques for building, shaping,… 

Nov 11, 2024

Focused  Forms: Cups

An intermediate level class- basic wheel throwing experience is necessary. The cup is one of the most common and familiar forms in ceramics, offering an almost endless platform to express… 

Nov 11, 2024

Handbuilding 2: Expanding Techniques

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… 

Nov 11, 2024

Pots That Pour: A Wheel Throwing Workshop

An intermediate level class- basic wheel throwing experience is necessary. Create artfully designed and expertly crafted pouring pots that elevate any occasion! This workshop will focus on forms ranging from… 

Nov 11, 2024

Wheel 1: Foundations of Wheel Work

The Wheel 1 class is designed to teach you the fundamentals of using the potter’s wheel and introduce you to working in our clay studio. You will learn the basics… 

Nov 11, 2024

Wheel 2: Expanding Throwing Skills

Wheel 2 is the next level of pottery wheel instruction. You will build on your skills through practicing throwing consistent forms and exploring surfaces. Projects will include plate forms, basic… 

Nov 11, 2024

Clay and Cork-Combining Materials [Workshop]

This workshop will explore the intersection of clay and cork by introducing students to the process of combining these two materials into cohesive finished pieces. Visiting artist, Jordan Blankenship, will… 

Nov 11, 2024

Registration for spring semester Clay Classes will open at 9:00am for NC State students (December 2) and for the public (December 9).