Ceramics: Handbuilding

A relaxed, beginner-friendly class for adults who want to slow down, work with their hands, and build something with a community.

Note: We expect to have 3 or 4 full classes, so please mark your preferences for time and date in the checkout. Thank you!

What You’ll Make
• Hand-built pottery (no wheel required)
• Mugs & cups you’ll actually use
• Pinch pots and simple functional pieces
• Decorative and practical forms

What You’ll Learn
• How clay behaves and how to work with it
• Pinch, coil, and slab techniques
• Shaping mugs and attaching handles
• Smoothing, trimming, and finishing
• Basic glazing

Who This Is For
• Parents looking for a creative outlet
• Retired neighbors who want something hands-on and social
• Beginners and returning potters
• Anyone who wants a break from screens and noise

No experience required.

Small classes, with personal instruction.

Location
Orinda (final studio location will be confirmed based on group availability)

Schedule
The class is four 2-hour sessions: one session each week, for four weeks in March. (You can vote on your preferences at the checkout page.)

Price
$300 earlybird pricing ($400 after February 16)
The price includes materials and firing (clay, glazes, bisque & glaze firing)

Basic tools will be provided, or you can bring your own.

Four 2-hour sessions, in March. Please tell us your preferred day and time at checkout. (Mar 2, 2026 – Mar 27, 2026)