Intro to Handbuilding Pottery
4 Week Course
Available spots
Service Description
The cost of this course is $200. Students pay an online deposit of $100 to register and have options for paying the remainder in-person. Join us in the studio for this handbuilding-focused 4 week course on Wednesday mornings! During this course, students will be shown how to create different handbuilt dishes utilizing slabs, molds, coil building, pinching, and more! This course will emphasize organic forms and explore different ways to design and shape pieces that can then be decorated with stamping, carving, and other texturing techniques. Additions such as feet and handles will also be discussed. This class is beginner-friendly and does not require any previous experience with clay! To Bring: Notebook/Sketchbook and writing utensil Old clothes or attire you don’t mind getting a little dirty Tool kits will be available for purchase on the first day of class for $15 if needed. If students would prefer to bring in tools for class on their own, the following will be required for this class: a metal rib, wooden rib, needle tool, sponge, wooden knife, and fettling knife. Additional Costs: Glazing and Firing fee: $25 One bag of clay is included in the class cost. Additional clay can be purchased from Wooten Clayworks if desired. Certain glazes/techniques may have an upcharge. Ages 12+. Pay As You Go: Please note, a $100 deposit is paid when you book this course. If you do not pay the remaining $100 for the course at the first class, we do offer payment plans, however, the price per class increases to $58. In this case, the deposit amount is applied to the last 2 classes. Members may inquire about additional payment plans if necessary. We do our best to work with the community to offer them quality ceramic education and resources. Refunds are not available once the course has begun. Please visit our policies page for cancellation and rescheduling information.
Upcoming Sessions
Cancellation Policy
Bookings for classes, workshops, events, and private lessons which are canceled 7 calendar days or more prior to the class or event will receive a full refund. Any cancellations received 7-3 days prior will receive a 50% refund. Any and all cancellations 2 days or less before the class/course are not eligible for a refund. Cancellations which are at least 24 hours prior to the class may transfer their booking to another applicable date or find a substitute student to take their place. If you need to cancel after the 7 day window, please contact the store. Wooten Clayworks cannot reschedule with less than 24 hours notice due to the inability to fill the space that was taken from another potential student. Please note there is a 2 student minimum for classes to run. Students will be notified the day prior if the class has to be cancelled and will receive a full refund.
Contact Details
276 Main Street, Hackettstown, NJ, USA
dwooten@wootenclayworks.com