Hand building offers the beginning student a moderately paced introduction to working with clay while learning some of the basic methods of clay-working, developing knowledge for pinching, slab-building, and working with slump molding. In this extended twelve-week class you will tap into your creativity while exploring construction design and surface treatments to create a variety of table wares. Your instructor will guide you all along the way with both class presentations and demonstrations, as well as personalized attention. The twelve-week format will support the development of the basic skills of clay-working from design and construction, to glazing. A great entry level class to get your hands dirty!

No class 11/25 Due to Festival of Crafts






Materials and Firing Fees are in addition to tuition. Please see note when registering.

Cancellation Policies

Please read through these policies carefully on our website's policy page.  Written notice of cancellations via email (to wccregistration@worcester.edu) is required within specified cancellation windows detailed on our website.

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Inclement Weather Policy

For information on the Craft Center's inclement weather cancellation policies, please visit our website's policy page. Students are encouraged to also check our homepage and our Facebook page for status updates and closure announcements.

Questions? Call us at 508.753.8183 X301

 

 

 

Materials and firing fees are in addition to tuition. A Note to First Time Students: Welcome to the Introduction to Handbuilding! Please wear clothes you don't mind getting a little muddy…clay will wash off, but some clays tend to stain light colored fabrics. - Bring and apron or a smock if you want. - Please do not wear open toed shoes. - Please read and follow all studio procedures given to you during the first class. - Clay, glaze and firing cost are included in the price of 25lbs of clay and will cost $50.00 for 25 lbs. This may be paid in cash or by check, bags of clay may be shared. - If you have any old hand towels, bring a couple for drying your hands, as this will help us all be a little greener and not use paper towels. - Have FUN! Thanks and enjoy the class.