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Beginning Handbuilding - 6th Jan


6 weeks - 2 hrs every week.

Starts Jan 6, 2025
240 US dollars
Main Street

9 spots left


Service Description

Discover the creative freedom of handbuilding in this six-week beginner class. Perfect for those new to pottery or even experienced potters looking to try a new technique. Handbuilding allows for greater flexibility and a higher chance of success, especially when creating larger pots or sculptural forms. You’ll learn the basics of coil building—an age-old method that gives you more control over your shapes—while also exploring sculpting techniques to bring your ideas to life. In addition to mastering form, we’ll dive into a variety of decorating techniques to enhance your pieces, including clay carving, slip decoration, and the use of colored clay to add texture and vibrant detail. Whether you're creating functional pieces or artistic sculptures, this class offers an approachable yet rewarding experience, combining essential skills with plenty of room for personal expression. What to bring: Please bring a hand towel that you don’t mind getting dirty. Since working with clay can be a bit messy, you might get some on your clothes or experience light water splashes, so wear something comfortable that you don’t mind getting a little dirty. Please bring an apron if you want to. Be sure to wear comfortable shoes as well.


Upcoming Sessions


Cancellation Policy

Cancellation and Booking Policy Refund Policy: Bookings for classes, workshops, events, and private lessons canceled 14 or more calendar days before the scheduled date will receive a full refund. Cancellations made 8 days prior to the class or event will be eligible for a 50% refund. Unfortunately, cancellations made 7 days or less before the class/course are not eligible for a refund. Studio-Initiated Cancellations In the event that the studio needs to cancel a class due to unforeseen circumstances such as medical emergencies, equipment outages, weather delays, or other urgent situations, we will notify all enrolled students as early as possible before the scheduled class. To accommodate the missed session, the instructor will provide a new sign-up sheet with potential times for a makeup class. In cases where the event is entirely canceled or cannot be rescheduled, the studio will issue refunds as follows: Workshops: A full refund will be provided. Series Classes: A partial refund equivalent to the missed class(es) will be offered.


Contact Details

  • 4958 Main Street, Downers Grove, IL, USA

    sales@mudandeasel.com


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