Community Ceramics Skillshare Handbuilding

Curious about ceramics? Join us for a hands-on pottery workshop focused on clay handbuilding—a traditional, wheel-free technique where you’ll shape and mold clay using only your hands, bodies, and simple tools.

What is Handbuilding?
Handbuilding is a pottery technique that doesn’t require a wheel. With basic tools and plenty of creativity, you’ll learn to craft unique and functional pieces. No experience is necessary, however, those with experience are encouraged to share.

• Enough clay for a unique piece (cup, bowl, or similar)
• Access to various ceramic tools
• Guidance from experienced organizers and the chance to learn with fellow participants
• Skill-sharing in a collaborative environment

Your glazed ceramics will be fired and ready for pickup within 2–4 weeks. You'll receive an email notification when your piece is ready. You will need to pick this up. We can ship for an additional fee. If you opt to glaze your piece we will hold onto it for you until your glazing session.

📅 Date: Multiple sessions available in 2025⏰ Time: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM (check-in begins at 6:45 PM)📍 Location: Woodbine Community Space, 585 Woodward Avenue, Ridgewood, Queens

Facilitated by Tiny Arts Supply as part of the Community Ceramics Program

Want to add color to your creation? We’re offering eight glazing dates in 2025 for anyone who’d like to return and glaze their work. Purchase a glazing session ticket 2-4 weeks from the date of your handbuilding session. We will email you when your work is ready to glaze.

Ages 8+ are welcome!

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Our handbuilding and glazing sessions are designed to complement each other, creating a well-rounded experience. While attending both is encouraged, it’s not mandatory. If you choose to participate in both, please note that separate tickets are required for each session.

Below is the complete 2025 schedule for our handbuilding and glazing events:

January
1/14 7 PM: Community Ceramics - Handbuilding
1/28 7 PM: Community Ceramics - Handbuilding

February
2/11 7 PM: Community Ceramics - Glazing
2/25 7 PM: Community Ceramics - Handbuilding

March
3/11 7 PM: Community Ceramics - Handbuilding
3/25 7 PM: Community Ceramics - Glazing

April
4/8 7 PM: Community Ceramics - Handbuilding
4/22 7 PM: Community Ceramics - Handbuilding

May
5/6 7 PM: Community Ceramics - Glazing
5/20 7 PM: Community Ceramics - Handbuilding

June
6/17 7 PM: Community Ceramics - Handbuilding

July
7/15 7 PM: Community Ceramics - Glazing
7/29 7 PM: Community Ceramics - Handbuilding

August
8/26 7 PM: Community Ceramics - Handbuilding

September
9/9 7 PM: Community Ceramics - Glazing
9/23 7 PM: Community Ceramics - Handbuilding

October
10/7 7 PM: Community Ceramics - Handbuilding
10/21 7 PM: Community Ceramics - Glazing

November
11/4 7 PM: Community Ceramics - Handbuilding
11/18 7 PM: Community Ceramics - Handbuilding

December
12/2 7 PM: Community Ceramics - Glazing
12/16 7 PM: Community Ceramics - Glazing

Host or Publisher Tiny Arts Supply hosting at Topos Bookstore