Wednesday Morning Beginners Hand Building (Session 5)
6 weeks, Taught by Anna Green Oct-Nov 2026
8 spots left
Description
Beginner Hand Building is ideal for first-time potters and anyone who wants a solid introduction to building with clay. No experience is needed. Anna will guide you step by step through the core techniques of hand-built pottery while you create functional and decorative pieces. This course does not include wheel throwing. ABOUT THE COURSE Six weeks, one three-hour class per week. You'll learn pinch, coil, and slab construction; wedging and preparing clay; scoring, slipping, and joining; managing moisture and drying; smoothing edges and seams; surface decoration; and glazing. Each class includes demonstrations and plenty of hands-on time, with individual guidance as you work. You'll take your pieces through the complete pottery process, from raw clay to finished, glazed work. The goal isn't perfection. It's to learn the basics, get comfortable with clay, and have fun creating. PREREQUISITES None! This course is designed for students with little or no pottery experience. CLASS SIZE & MATERIALS Limited to 8 students. Tuition includes studio tools, glazes, and standard bisque and glaze firing fees. Clay must be purchased from Enkindle Fire Studio (from $30 per 25-lb bag). MISSED CLASSES & OPEN STUDIO There are no make-up classes, but each student receives one Open Studio pass to practice or catch up (no instruction). WHAT COMES NEXT? After Beginner Hand Building, you're ready for Foundations: Hand Building, where you'll strengthen your construction skills, improve consistency, and become more independent with clay. NOT SURE THIS CLASS IS RIGHT FOR YOU? Enkindle offers classes for every level: Intro to Wheel: one-time 3-hour workshop Intro to Hand Building: one-time 3-hour workshop Beginner Wheel Throwing: 6 weeks, for first-time wheel students Foundations: Hand Building: 6 weeks, builds core skills and independence Foundations: Wheel Throwing: 6 weeks, builds consistency, control, and independence Intermediate Hand & Wheel: 6 weeks, complex forms and individual projects Evening Wheel: 6 weeks, all skill levels One-Time Workshops and Level Up Courses: check our calendar! Instructor: Anna Green Phone: 512.560.9811 (text or call) Email: annagreen512@gmail.com Begins October 7 Wednesdays 9am-12pm
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Contact Details
18601 Farm to Market Road 1431, Jonestown, TX, USA
512-522-7187
hello@enkindlestudio.com