Introduction to Hand-Building Workshop

Discover ceramic hand-building through a hands-on workshop. Clay, your hands, a few pottery tools and inspiration... That's all we’ll need! In this introductory class, I'll guide you through the basic techniques of hand-building. You'll learn how to handle clay, use pottery tools and express your creativity through unique creations.

Minimum age is 8 years old.

OUTLINE

• Introduction: to the different types of clay and hand-building techniques (pinching, coiling, slab building) for functional ware or any sculptural forms.
• Hands-on workshop: each participant will be able to make their own piece, whether it's a bowl, a mug, a plate or a decorative object. You are welcome to come with your own ideas.
• Decorating: you will learn how to give the finishing touches to your creation, whether by carving, adding elements or using coloured slips.

WHAT’S INCLUDED

• Materials and equipment: all the materials you need including clay, tools, aprons, two firings and glazing the piece.
• Finalising your work: I will take care of the two firings and the glazing (in transparent) of your piece, so that you can collect it from the studio once it is ready (4 to 6 weeks).

PICKING UP YOUR PIECE

I will bisque fire, glaze your piece in transparent or white glaze and fire it for you. It is a slow process, so please allow 4-6 weeks for your piece to be ready to pick up from the studio.

LOCATION

6 rue de Kerfino, 22710 Penvénan

We’ll make surrounded by nature in my Summer studio, covered but outdoors. Bring a jumper!