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Intro to Handbuilding and Throwing


  • susan claysmith Smithers BC Canada (map)

COURSE DESCRIPTION: This 8.5 hour course happens over three evenings. The course covers both hand-building and throwing skills and is suitable to both first-timers and those looking to improve their skills. We learn the fundamentals of how to construct 3-dimensional works in clay through hand-building techniques and throwing on the wheel. Participants should be able to complete from 4-8 pieces including simple forms such as plant pots, containers and mugs, using a variety of hand-building techniques such as pinching, coiling, slab-building and carving. During the final session we will glaze our bisque-fired pieces for the final glaze firing.

The glazing is done during the third final session and participants can choose from a variety of glazes to finish their pieces. When the final glaze firing is complete, participants will be notified of the pick-up date and time. 

Price: $239. plus 5% gst. All clay, glazes and firings are included.

Tuesday October 17, 6-9 pm

Wednesday October 18, 6-9 pm

Wednesday November 1, 6:30 - 9:00 pm

To register contact susanclaysmith@gmail.com