Shaping Style: Next Level Sculptural Handbuilding SCHOLARSHIP

This nine-week (see note) class is for those who are looking to hone their skills into a specific handbuilding style. Building on a knowledge of the basics, we will go over how to make larger and/or more intricate handbuilding projects using the techniques of slab, coil, and pinch. By the end of class, each student should have their own project and preferred building style.

I like to teach by leading with instruction, but then letting each student explore their own creativity. Each of you will be guided and encouraged to explore your own personal styles as we move through the more advanced forms. Individuality is highly encouraged! The final class will be dedicated to a fun gathering and potluck where students will discuss their works with each other and talk about what they’ve learned.

Note: Class will not be meeting on the first week of the quarter due to the instructor's availability. The first day of class will be starting a week later on Wednesday, September 24th. The tuition price has been adjusted accordingly!

This is a Next-Level class. Some clay experience is recommended.

Learn more about instructor Hanako O'Leary.

We believe clay is for everyone! Need tuition assistance? Please visit our tuition assistance page for more information.

What’s Included:

• 1 bag of clay (pick up on the first day of class).
• Access to our studio during open studio hours to work on projects between classes (daily from 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM).
• A personal half-shelf for storing tools, clay, and in-progress work.

What to Bring:

• Basic Pottery Toolkit (should include a cut off wire, wooden knife, wooden rib, metal rib, needle tool, sponge, trimming loop tool and double-ended ribbon tool.)
• Apron or clothes that can get dirty are recommended.

Pottery Northwest has communal tools available for everyone’s use if you cannot afford to buy your own tool kit. Personal tool kits and additional clay can be purchased at the online student store.

Please Note:

• If you are new to the Pottery NW studio, or if you have not attended orientation as of summer 2023 quarter, you must attend the first class to receive the mandatory studio orientation. New students who do not attend the first day will be dropped from the class without a refund of the class fee. On the first day of class, late arrivals beyond 15 minutes after the class start time will not be permitted to join. Returning students should still attend the first day of class as the instructor will not be able to reteach missed lessons and demos to absent students in the proceeding classes.

• We are in Pioneer Square, so please plan ahead so that you have enough time to park. You don’t want to miss anything!