Hand building with Templates & Forms

If you’ve ever wanted to take a ceramics class but felt intimidated by building from scratch or learning the wheel, we have the perfect class for you.

Join Kimberley Pierce for our new Hand building with Templates & Forms class, where you’ll learn how to use clay slabs, templates, and forms to create beautiful, functional pottery—no wheel throwing or advanced experience required.

This class is approachable, fun, and a wonderful way to play in the mud with intention. You’ll walk away with useful pieces and new skills, all in a relaxed and supportive environment.

✨ Class size is limited to 12 students
✨ Spots fill quickly—register today!

What You’ll Learn:

Core techniques for slab construction
How to build both functional pieces (mugs, bowls, trays) and sculptural forms using templates and forms
Creating texture and surface design using stamps, carving, and layered decoration
Proper joining techniques and structural integrity
Basic glaze application and finishing methods
Understanding the drying and firing process

Ideal For:

Beginners with no experience or wheel throwers exploring a new method
Artists interested in slowing down and working more intuitively
Students who enjoy design, sculpture, and tactile processes

Includes:

25 lbs of clay
6 weeks Studio Access
2 weeks after class ends to finish all work
Open Studio time outside of class to practice and explore

Students will meet for 2.5 hrs, 6:30pm- 9pm, once a week for six weeks. You will be able to progress at your own speed and instruction will be catered to your particular skill level.

New demonstrations every week will help to guide the projects but students are free to develop their own projects too!

The class must have 6 people to run.

Be sure to wear old clothes or bring an apron or towel. If you have any questions about the class, please email Delores at infodelorespottery@gmail.com.

Students must be 18 years or older. Some exceptions can be made. Contact Delores with requests before registering your child.

We do not offer personal make up days since all of our classes are full.Typically instructors repeat lessons so if you miss one week you'll have the demo next time. We also offer open studio, access to the studio on the weekends and some weekday options for students to come in and practice.

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