Wednesdays, 6-8:30pm, May 13th - July 1st
Explore the tactile art of clay in our Hand Building Ceramics class at oUTSKIRT Studios in Lyman, Maine! Over 8 weeks, students of any experience level will learn to create functional and decorative pottery using handbuilding techniques such as coil, slab, pinch, and additive construction. This course emphasizes both technical skill and creative expression, allowing participants to craft unique bowls, planters, vases, tiles, and sculptural pieces.
What sets this class apart is its flexible, all-levels approach, making it ideal for beginners just starting with clay as well as experienced makers looking to experiment with new forms or surface techniques. Students will also explore surface design, texture, colored slips, and glazing, resulting in finished pieces that are both beautiful and functional.
Highlights:
Handbuilding techniques: coil, slab, pinch, and additive forms
Flexible for beginners through experienced ceramic artists
Surface design, texture, and glazing included
Create both functional pottery and sculptural work
Focus on personal creativity and technical development
What’s included:
25 lbs of clay
Weekly instruction and demonstrations
Access to studio equipment and storage
Glazes and kiln firings
2 additional hours of independent practice time weekly
Wednesdays, 6-8:30pm, May 13th - July 1st
Explore the tactile art of clay in our Hand Building Ceramics class at oUTSKIRT Studios in Lyman, Maine! Over 8 weeks, students of any experience level will learn to create functional and decorative pottery using handbuilding techniques such as coil, slab, pinch, and additive construction. This course emphasizes both technical skill and creative expression, allowing participants to craft unique bowls, planters, vases, tiles, and sculptural pieces.
What sets this class apart is its flexible, all-levels approach, making it ideal for beginners just starting with clay as well as experienced makers looking to experiment with new forms or surface techniques. Students will also explore surface design, texture, colored slips, and glazing, resulting in finished pieces that are both beautiful and functional.
Highlights:
Handbuilding techniques: coil, slab, pinch, and additive forms
Flexible for beginners through experienced ceramic artists
Surface design, texture, and glazing included
Create both functional pottery and sculptural work
Focus on personal creativity and technical development
What’s included:
25 lbs of clay
Weekly instruction and demonstrations
Access to studio equipment and storage
Glazes and kiln firings
2 additional hours of independent practice time weekly
