Ages: 18+up
Instructor: Stephanie LeBaudour
When: Tuesday mornings from 9:30am-12:30pm. 8 Weeks beginning January 7 and ending February 25.
Skill Level: Level 1. Some previous experience is helpful but not necessary.

CLASS DESCRIPTION
In this eight week course students will dive into the world of sculptural handbuilding. Learn to make figurative and abstract sculptural forms using slab building, pinching, coil building and solid construction techniques. Your instructor will work one on one with you throughout the course to take your concepts from sketching and ideation to reality. Basic surface, texturing, glazing, and finishing techniques will also be covered.

LOGISTICS
Class fee includes 20 lbs of our in-house clay and firing. You can purchase additional clay if you end up wanting more. Bring your own tools! Your class comes with 8 hours of open studio time. More details about open studio times and logistics during the first week of class.

CANCELLATION POLICY
If you sign up and then are unable to attend for any reason there are no available refunds or credits unless we can fill your spot with someone on the waitlist, so the sooner you can let us know the better. If we have to fill your spot with someone from the waitlist there is a $25 processing fee to account for our time as well as web fees we can’t recoup. If you have to miss one of your class sessions there are not make up classes for you to attend. Your class comes with open studio hours outside of your class time so you could always speak with your instructor and come in to practice during those times.
Please note a minimum of 4 people is required for most classes to run. If you’ve enrolled and we don’t reach the minimum you will be issued a full refund. If you have questions about our cancellation policy please email us before signing up.

We will send you an email with other logistics and FAQs about a week before your class begins! In the meantime, please email petalumapottery@gmail.com if you have any questions about classes or enrollment.