Ceramics 101: Handbuilding

In this class, students will learn about hand building with ceramics while making a mug.

This class takes place once a week, over two weeks.

Please note, the date that you select is the first date of the class. The second class will be at the same time slot of the week following.

Part 1: 6pm to 8:30pm

• Studio orientation
• Building a mug

Part 2: 6pm to 8pm

• Trimming mug
• Painting with underglaze
• Learn about glazing

After the class, staff will fire the work, and students will be notified via email when their work is ready to pick-up. We aim to have everything ready to pick-up within a month of taking the class.

Anyone interested in using MakerLabs' Ceramics Lab for handbuilding must take this class in order to gain access to the space.

Duration

4.5 hours, split over two weeks

Project

A hand built ceramic mug

Prerequisites

Required: none

Equipment Access

Ceramics Lab.

Is there an age limit to enter the event?

The minimum age for participants is 13 years old with a participating guardian or 18 otherwise.  

What are my parking options at MakerLabs?

MakerLabs' parking lot is located on the east side of the building on the corner of Hawks Avenue and East Cordova Street.

Where can I contact the organizer with any questions?

Please email us at [email protected] with any questions or concerns.

Can I sign up for the member rate?

If you sign up for a membership on the day of the class, you'll receive a refund for the difference between the general and membership class price.

How do I cancel or reschedule my class?

Refunds (minus Eventbrite fees), credits for future classes and orientations, or transferring a ticket to a future date, will only be provided if we are notified by email to [email protected] at least 24 hours in advance of the class. For cancellation less than 24 hours before the class, we do not provide a refund, but we do offer a 50% credit towards a future class or orientation. No refunds or credits will be provided for no shows. If transferring a ticket to a future class date, students may only transfer their ticket once before forfeiting their original ticket, even if providing more than 24 hours notice.

What happens if I show up late?

Please arrive 15 minutes before the schedule start of the class so that it can start on time. Attendees arriving more than 5 minutes late will not be allowed in the class.

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