October 3 @ 1:30 pm – November 21 @ 4:30 pm
Hand Building (Beginner)
Fridays October 3 to November 21, 2025
1:30 pm – 4:30 pm
For ages 18+
Learn to make functional, sculptural, and decorative pieces using hand-building techniques. Practice sculpting, slab building, coiling, surface decoration, and glazing. This 8-week class is designed for students new to ceramics.
This class includes access to a 10kg bag of clay, glazes and underglazes. Additional bags can be purchased for $35 each.
Class dates: October 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, November 7, 14, 21
Class Outline:
- Week 1: Slab building
- Week 2: Coil building
- Week 3: Surface decoration
- Week 4: Pinch pot forms
- Week 5: Using clay templates
- Week 6: Applying underglaze
- Week 7: Exploring functional and nonfunctional works
- Week 8: Glazing
Important Information:
- Please ensure the course you choose works with your schedule. For any withdrawals, a non-refundable fee of $50 fee per course will be charged, regardless of the reason for withdrawal. No withdrawals will be accepted within 10 business days of the class start date, regardless of the reason for withdrawal.
- By signing up for this class, participants are committing to abide by the Museum’s Code of Conduct, Ticketing Policy, and Studio Policy.
Gardiner Friends, please log in to access your discount and front-of-the-line access. Gardiner Friends may only purchase adult clay classes at the discounted rate for membership card holders.
Instructor
Natalie Fisher
Natalie is a passionate young artist with more than 15 years of experience teaching art to students of all ages. She is formally trained in drawing, painting, photography, printmaking, and sculpture. She recently received her Masters in Expressive Arts Therapy from the University of Hong Kong.