A HANDBUILDING JOURNEY: FUNDAMENTALS TO BRING YOUR IDEAS TO LIFE

with YinMeng Tan

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Discover the quiet rhythm of shaping clay by hand as you journey from simple forms to expressive creations. This hands-on class introduces the essential techniques of hand-building through the making of everyday objects that are both functional and personal.  

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The class begins with a bowl — your introduction to slab building, draping, coiling, and attachment.  Next, you’ll apply these newly acquired skills to craft a mug that comfortably fits your hands, developing an eye for proportion, balance, and finishing details.  In the final stage, you’ll explore the freedom of pinching and combining forms, creating either a small sculpture or, for added challenge, a teapot that reveals your growing artistry.  

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Open to students of all levels. Having basic wedging skills is a plus, as it allows you to focus more on building during class. Students may arrive 15 minutes earlier to prepare your clay and set up your tools.

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Date: 

Saturday, April 25, 2026, 3-6pm

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Price: 

• $100 for current students 

• $125 for non-students 

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Limited to 12 seats, sign up today.

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