Handbuilt Tableware (End of Year)

Service Description

Handbuilt Tableware Thursdays @ 6pm November 7th - December 19th ** No class on 11/28 Handbuilt Tableware Syllabus GOAL: Students utilize different handbuilding techniques to create and finish one comprehensive place setting, identifiably related by theme/form/design, with each item having an intended purpose. Additional kitchen/tableware accessories encouraged! Week 1: Basic techniques and project/class overview Overview: Students will share and assess existing handbuilding skills and discuss gathering inspiration based on aesthetics, use, and form. Spend time mapping out each student set: construction method, purpo se, building timeline, and stylistic elements. Week 2: Slabs (rolling, templates, slump molds) // Plates, bowls, cups, platters Overview: Demonstrate use of slab roller, have each student utilize slabs and slump molds for simple forms like plates, bowls, platters. Discuss decorative elements at this stage, like imprinting texture and altering form. Week 3: Pinch pots and coil building // Vases, salt cellars, joined dip bowls Overview: Demonstrate use of extruder, hand rolling coils, and forming pinch pots for dimensional forms like salt cellars, dip bowls, and vases or pitchers. Discuss creative directions such as finishing style (visible vs smoothed coils/fingerprints), altering forms to match aesthetics. Week 4: Subtractive + Carving // carved spoons, ramekins, candlesticks, napkin rings Overview: Demonstrate use of kurinuki techniques and different carving tools (hole punch, trimming tools, rasp) for small forms like ramekins, carved serving spoons, napkin rings, and candle holders. Map out design elements to coordinate with existing elements of sets. Week 5: Decorative finishes and surface design Overview: Demonstrate use of underglazes, underglaze pencils, and glazes to finish set and tie in coordinating aesthetics. Discuss decoration as related to form, function, and presentation. Week 6: Glazing and finishing touches Overview: Finish glazing all work from previous weeks, discuss/present with the class each student’s place setting and creative vision for tablescape elements.

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- Thursday: 10AM-6PM Friday & Saturday: 10AM-9PM Sunday 10AM-7:30PM (Hours subjected to change upon five days' notice)

Contact Details

• 4268 Broadway, Oakland, CA, USA

  Oakland@clayroomsf.com