Clay Hand Building

Clay Hand Building
Ages 16 – Adult. Instructor: Lynne Gibb.

Learn to make functional pottery and sculptural pieces of ceramic art! In this class we will instruct you in the three basic clay hand building forming processes: pinch, slab and coiling. Glazing will also be covered. Instruction will be delivered online via Zoom. Students will create artwork at home and drop off pieces at Kennedy Heights Arts Center to be fired in our kiln. All skill levels welcome. 

KHAC supplies the following materials with your class fee: 

Materials kits will available for contactless pick up (Fri 10am-5pm, Saturday 11-4pm) the week before to the first class

• 25 lbs of clay
• glazes
• firings

Students supply their own tools:

• Basic 8-piece pottery tool kit, $6.99
• Canvas, denim, or strong cotton cloth to work on
• Small note pad to keep track of glazes
• Rolling pin
• Turn-table / banding wheel (optional)

Meets remotely via Zoom:
Mondays, 6:30-8:00pm
Dates: June 7, 14, 21, 28  // July 5, 12, 19, 26

Pick-up and Drop-off of clay pieces for firing: Tuesdays 6:30-7:00pm
Dates: June 8, 15, 22, 29 // July 6, 13, 20, 27

$120 Tuition + $40 Materials Fee = $160, or sliding 

SLIDING SCALE: Kennedy Heights Arts Center strives to make arts accessible to everyone. Sliding scale fees available for those in financial need. Click here to download an application.

CANCELLATION POLICY: Tuition is non-refundable, but can be transferred to another course if the student withdraws at least five days prior to the beginning of the course.

All participants need to complete and submit an Emergency Contact and Photo Release.