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, coiling, and slab construction. Glaze application techniques will be covered, and you will be able to explore the surface possibilities of our cone 10 reduction glaze palette. You will also learn how to safely use the slab roller and the extruder. Through a variety of projects and demonstrations, you will gain understanding in the ceramics process and be encouraged to express your own creativity. Practice time outside of class is strongly suggested to finish class projects.

Completion of this class meets the qualification for you to purchase a Clay Studio membership. Class fee includes one 25-pound bag of clay plus use of a storage locker for the duration of the class.

Instructors:
Section A: Lara O’Keefe
Section B: Donna Breniman

Section A: [6 weeks] Thursdays: January 16 – February 20: 10:00am – 1:00pm*

Section B: [6 weeks] Fridays: January 17 – February 21: 6:30 – 9:30pm

• Skill Level: Beginner
• Prerequisites: None

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].