Course Information

Pottery: Handbuilding Level 1

Price: $196.25


Summary

During this course, you will learn the fundamentals of handbuilding with clay, no prior experience required! Each week you will complete a different project based on a new technique. Week one will cover pinch pots, including a unique technique for larger scale and sectioned serving dishes. In week two you will learn how the most ancient pots were made using coils, and weeks three and four will cover slab building using molds and templates. During the course you will learn about the properties of clay and techniques for joining, refining, and surface patterning. In week five, learn to glaze and fire your work so that it is colorful and food safe. Cost includes one bag of clay, use of classroom glazes and kiln firing. Tools are provided, but you are welcome to bring your own if preferred.

Requirements

This course has no requirements.

Course Fees

Price: $196.25 (Course Fee) + $0.00 (Credit Card and Convenience Charge)
The following section fees are included in the Price:
$1.25 - CE Student Accident Insurance
$5.00 - CE Technology Fee
 

Section Details

Date and Time

Date: Aug 20, 2026
Time: From 09:00 am to 12:00 pm
Building: Sycamore Building - 105 College Dr, Clyde, NC 28721 ( 070 )
Room: 7221
Number of seats available: 5
Section: 46046
All Meetings:
* Meetings may be subject to change
When Building Room
Thu Aug 20, 2026 From 09:00 am to 12:00 pm 070 7221
Thu Aug 27, 2026 From 09:00 am to 12:00 pm 070 7221
Thu Sep 03, 2026 From 09:00 am to 12:00 pm 070 7221
Thu Sep 10, 2026 From 09:00 am to 12:00 pm 070 7221
Thu Sep 17, 2026 From 09:00 am to 12:00 pm 070 7221
Thu Oct 01, 2026 From 09:00 am to 12:00 pm 070 7221
 

Location

This course meets at the following location:

185 Freedlander Drive , Clyde NC 28721 -OR- specific address for the course is listed in Building info above.