Handbuilding Kurinuki Boxes (December)
Beginner | 3-Week Class | Temescal/Rockridge
Service Description
This class is held at our Temescal/Rockridge studio and is a 3-Week class. Fridays 2:30 - 5:00PM, December 4 - 18 In this beginner handbuilding class students will explore the reductive and carving methods inspired by Japanese Kurinuki, which means “to hollow out”. Leaning into solid forms and heavy visual weight, participants will make 1-2 trinket boxes from a solid block of clay by carving and removing clay to reveal a hollowed form with a fitted lid. Week 1: Basic structures Students will sketch out their designs, source inspiration, and start with a solid block of clay to remove bulk and alter the rudimentary form of their box and lid. Week 2: Refining form Working with the basic structure from week 1, students will learn the different stages of clay and when to remove excess weight to refine form. Lid fit options will be explored relative to form. Pieces should be finished and submitted for bisque fire after this class. Week 3: Glaze and design Once pieces are fired, students will learn surface design techniques and glaze applications to finish their pieces!
Upcoming Sessions
Cancellation Policy
Fees & class schedule: Class fees cover instructed class time (as listed in specific class schedule), use of tools and equipment, open studio hours, studio glazes and firing up to 25 lbs of clay. Additional work may be fired for a fee. Pottery class fees include 25 lbs of clay Classes are subject to change if minimum student quota isn't met (7 students). Class switches will only be available 1 week prior to the commencement of classes and based on the capacity of classes at time of request. Attendance: It is mandatory for all students who are new to the studio attend the first week of classes. No “make-up” classes are given but you're more than welcome to drop-in on another session if there is an opening or absence. For Adult classes, Kids must be 14-years old or older Personal belongings: Any items left behind 30-days after last class may be discarded without notice. Refund policy: Class fees are non-refundable and non-transferable. Refund or Credit (minus $20 processing fee) if a request for refund is received TWO WEEKS and only two weeks before the start of a class. Credit (no refund) with less the 48 hour notice ONLY if your spot can be filled. No refunds or credits after attending 1st class. Classes missed due to failure to attend, planned absences, minor illnesses or vacations will not be credited for future classes. One-Time class registrations such as Drop-In Clay or Friday Night Clay are considered final ONE WEEK before start of class. Open studio hours for students: Monday- Friday: 10AM-6PM Saturday: 10AM-7PM Sunday 10AM-7:30PM (Hours subjected to change upon five days' notice)
Contact Details
4268 Broadway, Oakland, CA, USA
Oakland@clayroomsf.com