WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN WHEEL THROWING AND HANDBUILDING?

Maybe you have never tried playing with clay or you experience is limited to a high school art class of one semester in college. We offer both wheel throwing classes as well as hand building classes. What is the difference?

HAND BUILDING: This process can be a more approachable form of making pottery, expecially for beginners. The clay is molded and formed from rolled out slabs and coils and formed with molds and simple inexpensive hand tools. This process can be a bit faster to learn and lends itself to making more one of a kind pieces as well as sculpture.

WHEEL THROWING: This form of making pottery is the one most people think of first. Using a pottery wheel you learn to center your clay and make a variety of forms while the wheel spins around. This skill can take a while to learn and a bit longer to master, but once you do you can make identical functional forms quickly.

INTERMEDIATE HANDBUILDING CLASSES

If you have completed one of our Beginner Hand Building classes you may be ready for working at an intermediate level. Intermediate Open Studio offers this experience. Working with your instructor, you will choose your own projects and complete them step-by-step with guidance along the way. You will also learn more about glazing and firing pieces.

ASSISTED OPEN HAND BUILDING STUDIO

Many of our open studio participants have made their weekly class a part of their “me time” and find the process a great way to combat stress and burn-out.

Assisted Open Studio is great for those who have completed one of our Beginner or Intermediate classes our have experience working with clay. Your instructor will offer demos on a specific skills, suggest projects that incorporate that skill and guide you through the project to completion.

We offer 3 hour to 5 hour class days week days, weekends and evenings. Each participant gets their own shelf for storing work. Open studio is a fun and relaxing way to explore your creativity and expand your skills.

DATE NIGHT

Date nite offers a great way to have fun with clay - even if you have no experience. You and your special person will have a great time while making a functional project from start to finish. This is a two and a half hour experience AND IS OFFERED IN BOTH HAND BUILDING AND WHEEL THROWING.

PRIVATE CLASSES

We offer private sessions for either individuals or small groups of 6 or less. Just let us know what you would like and we will do our best to accommodate your needs. Private sessions start at $50 per person per hour. Discounts may be available depending on the number of people and sessions. Call 585-532-0724 or fill out our contact form for more information

CHILDREN’S CLASSES

At this time we offer children’s classes either as a private class or a private group class. Pricing varies depending of the number of students and the length of the class. Call 585-532-0724 or fill out our contact form for more information.