Creative Hand-Building Pottery Workshops

The pinch pot is the simplest hand-building technique and a great starting point. Here, a student carefully pinches and shapes a small bowl, learning to feel the thickness of the clay.

Coiling is a versatile technique used to build larger forms. This student is creating a decorative plate by arranging and joining small clay coils, a patient and meditative process.

Using slabs of clay allows you to create pieces with flat sides and sharp angles. This clip demonstrates how to join scored and slipped slabs to construct a geometric form.

This video shows the fundamental process of creating a simple plate using the slab hand-building technique. It's a great way to make functional tableware.

A student adds delicate, hand-formed flowers to a soft slab plate. Our customized one-on-one sessions allow you to create decorative pieces that match your personal style.

In our hand-building classes, you can create anything you can imagine. This student is assembling a beautiful butterfly sculpture from carefully cut clay slabs.

Carving is a wonderful way to add texture and personality to your work. This close-up shows a student using a loop tool to carve a repeating pattern into their hand-built piece.

A student intently carves a design into their piece during a single-session Clayplay workshop. It's amazing to see the unique textures that emerge.

This video shows the creation of a charming acorn box using a double pinch pot method. It's a fun project we explore in our 5-session hand-building course.