Intro to Hand-building Ceramics Workshop

Tuesday October 8 | 5:00− 7:00 PM
For Adults and Teens age 13+

Join ceramicist Derek Sanford in this one-day beginner-friendly workshop exploring the design and production of expressive pottery. You’ll learn a bit about ceramic techniques and styles from history and contemporary art for inspiration and using red earthenware clay to create a fun and functional ceramic project to take home the following week.

Use the coil method to build an even, symmetrical vessel, then embellish it as you see fit with texture, feet/legs, handles, low or high relief sculpture, or carving. No glaze is needed, as the red clay fires to a beautiful terra-cotta color. Unglazed pots keep plants happier as the porous material breathes and allows excess water to evaporate.

POLICIES

  • Please pre-register through this page. Supplies can require up to 5 business days to purchase and prepare before this class begins.

  • There are no refunds on registration fees, no exceptions.

  • In the rare event of cancellation due to unavoidable circumstances, a reasonable effort will be made to schedule a make-up class session on an alternate date, or your fee can be applied to a different class.

  • Group communications is handled via email. Please check your inbox for announcements before class.

  • For liability reasons, please do not register a student who is a minor unless you are their parent or legal guardian.

ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR

Derek Sanford….more coming soon

Pricing

Regular tuition: $40
GAC Members: $32

All materials and supplies for this class are included.

DISCOUNTS
GAC Members enjoy 20% off of tuition. You must sign in with the email associated with your membership account to receive the discount. Full-time students, teachers/professors, and parents who homeschool can join at the Student/Educator level for just $30/year.

SCHOLARSHIPS FOR TEENS
Teachers, counsellors, etc. may nominate a student (age 13 -18) with whom they are professionally acquainted for a scholarship if they can attest to the the student’s interest in the subject and financial need. The student’s parent/legal guardian will be notified and given further instructions. You may not nominate your own child, dependent, or other close relation.