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Hand-building Clay Vessels and Intro to Potter's Wheel

  • 04 Oct 2023
  • 08 Nov 2023
  • 6 sessions
  • 04 Oct 2023, 6:00 PM 9:00 PM (PDT)
  • 11 Oct 2023, 6:00 PM 9:00 PM (PDT)
  • 18 Oct 2023, 6:00 PM 9:00 PM (PDT)
  • 25 Oct 2023, 6:00 PM 9:00 PM (PDT)
  • 01 Nov 2023, 6:00 PM 9:00 PM (PDT)
  • 08 Nov 2023, 6:00 PM 9:00 PM (PST)
  • Fresno Ideaworks
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All levels welcome! New six (6) week class led by local ceramicist Jim Wolf Bacerra will take you through the basics of clay hand-building techniques, and an introduction to wheel throwing the last two sessions. Come join our clay fanatic's group as we journey to design some original types of hand-building clay projects with various techniques both functional and abstract. You will learn and practice pinch, slab, and coil skills, but each piece you create will also bear your own unique touch. Building, surface texturing, and glazing will all be introduced. Students should already be comfortable preparing and handling clay for working and glazing. Please plan to attend all six classes as knowledge will build on the previous week's practice.

Note: Participants are encouraged to bring their own project and design ideas. Let's get busy and collaborate on some truly unique works of arte!  

All materials are provided. Please dress comfortably in clothes that are easily laundered.

What Not to Wear:

  • Do not wear any dangling jewelry or lanyards that can interfere with work or get damaged.
  • Do not wear clothing with loose sleeves or draped or dangling elements that can interfere with work or get damaged.
  • No open toe shoes (anywhere in the facility)
  • Long hair and beards should be securely tied back.
  • Currently face masks are not required in the facility, but all efforts to limit the spread of viral infections are appreciated.

FREE MONTH OF MEMBERSHIP - New members only

This class includes a free one-month conditional membership to Ideaworks. This offer is only valid for classes $100 and over. Your conditional membership starts on the day of your last scheduled class. It is only valid for the same shop areas and tools that were used in class. Your instructor will provide a temporary card verifying that you completed the class and are approved for those tools. If you would like to continue your membership beyond the 30 days, please visit us here:  

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Current members of Fresno Ideaworks are not eligible for this promotion. This offer cannot be combined with any other offer.

Address:

Fresno Ideaworks

1730 H Street

Fresno, CA, 93721


Phone:

559-840-8749


Fresno Ideaworks is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization.

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