{"product_id":"handbuilding-beginner-course-6-lessons","title":"Handbuilding Beginner Course (6 lessons)","description":"\u003ch2 class=\"p3\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(204, 204, 204);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(240, 115, 16);\"\u003eIntroduction to Handbuilding\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eLevel\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eBeginner\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDuration\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e6 lessons up to 2 months to complete\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eEach lesson is 2.5 hours\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFee Includes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ul1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eMaterials and a starter toolkit\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e5 pieces of end products (Additional pieces are subjected to \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"A Clay Studio Firing Fee\" href=\"https:\/\/aclaystudio.art\/pages\/pottery-firing-fee\" target=\"_blank\"\u003estandard firing fees\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p4\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAvailable booking slots\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\" style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem; height: 56px; width: 75.5357%;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 43.1875px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50.3616%; height: 43.1875px; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eEvery Wednesday\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 49.1625%; height: 43.1875px; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e7pm - 9:30pm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch5 class=\"p1\"\u003e*Lessons will be conducted only during this timing each week\u003cbr\u003e*No refunds will be issued for cancellations.\u003cbr\u003e*Make-up lessons may be arranged on a case-by-case basis, subject to availability and approval.\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCourse Description\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eDiscover the art of working with clay in this beginner-friendly pottery course focused on handbuilding techniques. Over six sessions, you’ll learn how to shape, form, and decorate clay using simple tools and your hands—no pottery wheel required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eStarting with the fundamentals, you’ll explore essential skills such as wedging clay, controlling thickness, and forming basic shapes. You’ll then progress through core handbuilding methods including pinch pots, coil construction, and slab building, creating functional and decorative pieces along the way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eBy the end of the course, you’ll have a collection of handmade ceramic pieces and theconfidence to continue exploring pottery on your own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect for: \u003c\/strong\u003eBeginners, hobbyists, and anyone interested in creative, hands-on craft.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNo prior experience required.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWeekly Lesson Breakdown\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eLesson 1\u003cbr\u003eTopic: Introduction to Pinch Pot\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ul1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eUnderstanding processes involved in pottery making\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003eWedging of clay\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003eUnderstand thickness and forming of small Vessels\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eLesson 2\u003cbr\u003eTopic: Introduction to Coiling\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ul1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003eIntroduction to the banding wheel\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003eUnderstand coiling and forming of small Vessels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003eCoiling of symmetrical object\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003eUnderstanding how to refine your creation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eLesson 3\u003cbr\u003eTopic: Coiling II\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ul1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003eCoiling and alteration\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003eCoiling of non-symmetrical object\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003eUnderstanding how to refine to your creation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eLesson 4\u003cbr\u003eTopic: Introduction to Soft Slab Construction\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ul1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eIntroduction to rolling of slab\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003eIntroduction to forming shapes with soft slab\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003ePrepare materials for next lesson - hollowing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eLesson 5\u003cbr\u003eTopic: Introduction to hollowing - Boxes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ul1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003eIntroduction to carving out clay\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003eIntroduction to the idea of lid\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eLesson 6\u003cbr\u003eTopic: Basic Glazing Theory\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ul1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eIntroduction to glazing process\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003eUnderstanding of glazing application through brushing, dipping, and pouring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCourse Outcomes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eBy the end of this course, participants will be able to: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e1. Apply core handbuilding techniques\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ul1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eCreate forms using pinch, coil, and slab methods\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003eControl thickness and structure for durable pieces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e2. Construct functional and decorative ceramics\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ul1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eBuild simple items such as bowls, cups, vases, or plates\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003eAssemble components using scoring and slipping techniques\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e3. Demonstrate surface decoration skills\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ul1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eApply textures, carving, and slip decoration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003eDevelop basic design and aesthetic awareness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e4. Understand the ceramic finishing process\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ul1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eRecognize drying stages (leather-hard, bone-dry)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003eExplain basic firing and glazing processes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e5. Complete and evaluate finished pieces\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ul1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003ePrepare works for firing and glazing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003eReflect on craftmanship and identity areas for improvement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"A Clay Studio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43078686769361,"sku":null,"price":480.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0665\/5164\/4369\/files\/Introductionhandbuilding.jpg?v=1777456658","url":"https:\/\/aclaystudio.art\/products\/handbuilding-beginner-course-6-lessons","provider":"A Clay Studio","version":"1.0","type":"link"}