Hand-Building for Beginners

Hand-Building for Beginners

Facilitated by: Early Rudolph

Day & Time: Tuesdays, 6:00–8:00 PM

Class Dates:

• September: 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
• October: 7, 14, 21, 28
• November: 4, 11, 18, 25
• December: 2, 9, 16, 23

Age Group: 21 years and older

Cost:

• General Admission: $12
• Donation (Pay What You Wish)
• Free Entry Available

Class Description: Students will explore the art of hand-building through techniques such as coils, pinch pots, and slabs. They will gain confidence working with clay, learning to use tools to shape, texture, and bring their creative ideas to life.

Early Rudolph "My talent for art emerged at a very young age in elementary school, where it was first recognized. Teachers at my junior high school encouraged me by showcasing my work at PTA meetings, school openings, and art fairs. In the 1970s, I was selected to exhibit at the Brooklyn Museum of Art as part of a showcase of outstanding works by high school students. I was also awarded a special scholarship to study sculpture at Brooklyn College for one year, where I honed my technique and deepened my understanding of various artistic mediums.

Since 1984, my studies at Greenwich House Pottery have opened numerous avenues in the world of functional ceramics and sculpture, providing exposure to gallery shows and opportunities to sell my work to art collectors. In the 1980s, I began teaching ceramics and sculpture in both the private sector and New York City government programs, instructing students of all ages—including children, adults, senior citizens, and individuals who are blind or differently-abled—helping them experience the beauty of art through the sensitivity of their hands.

Teaching Experience:

• Sirovich Senior Center (1990s): Taught ceramics for 14 years.
• Associated Blind, Inc. (1990–2000): Taught ceramics for 15 years.
• Conducted workshops throughout Manhattan and Brooklyn during the 1980s and 1990s.
• Visions for the Blind (late 1990s–early 2000s): Led 12-day workshops at their vacation camp in Spring Valley, NY, producing results at the conclusion of each session.This list only scratches the surface of my experience, but I hope it gives you a sense of my dedication to teaching and creating art."

Hand-Building for Beginners and all programs at The Children's Art Carnival are made possible with funding from West Harlem Development Corporation, Lower Manhattan Cultural Council, the Ruth Foundation for The Arts and donations from New York Film Academy and Hamilton Heights community and beyond.

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