4-Week Intro to Ceramic Handbuilding & Surface Decoration

Schedule

Tue Oct 07 2025 at 02:00 pm to 04:00 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

1055 Riverside Drive, Macon, GA, United States, Georgia 31201 | Macon, GA

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4-Week Beginner Ceramics Course - Build it. Decorate it. Make it yours.
includes all materials, firing, and a separate glaze session
Weekly Breakdown
(10/7)Week 1: Handbuilding Basics – Pinch & Coil Techniques
Learn about different clay stages, essential tools, and studio best practices
Create your own pieces using pinch pots and coil-building methods
Explore shaping, joining, and handling clay with care
(10/14)Week 2: Texture & Surface – Mishima and Sgraffito
Apply underglaze and carve intricate designs using the sgraffito technique
Use the Mishima technique for fine-line surface decoration
Dive into line work, contrast, and pattern to personalize your pieces
(10/21)Week 3: Slab Building – Constructing with Clay Sheets
Roll and shape clay slabs into trays, cups, boxes, or decorative pieces
Learn how to securely join slabs and add details like handles or feet
Focus on clean construction and imaginative forms
(10/28)Week 4: Glazing Prep & Final Touches
Review and refine your work in preparation for glazing
Learn glazing basics and explore color options
✨ Glazing Note: Some Week 3 projects may not be dry enough to glaze in Week 4. Since clay must be completely dry before firing (to avoid cracking or explosions in the kiln), a separate glazing session will be scheduled after the course ends to ensure your pieces are safely fired and finished.
What's included
All clay, tools, materials, and studio use
Step-by-step instruction across 4 themed weekly sessions
Firing of all your finished pieces
A separate return session for glazing and final touches
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