DW-117-26 Handbuilding, Glaze, and Potter’s Wheel Open Studio with Danielle Wood

Handbuilding, Glaze, and Potter’s Wheel Open Studio with Danielle Wood

In this class, students will have the opportunity to explore both handbuilding techniques as well as fundamental approaches to throwing on the potter’s wheel. Techniques that will be explored in handbuilding include pinch pots, coil pots, slab work, drape, slump molds, pillow forms, and press molds. Students may also explore creating bowls, plates, cups, and vases on the potter’s wheel. Students also have the opportunity to experiment with color in glazing using cone 5 & 6 glazes. Students will also be encouraged to try layering glazes starting with engobes and underglazes, building up color on their pieces with various textures. They can also explore using colored clay to make creative patterns and designs in their artwork. New techniques will be offered each class, but students can also bring projects they would like to expand on. Bring your creativity to explore handbuilding and potter’s wheel techniques!

Tuesdays | 6:00 – 9:00 pm | October 27 – December 15, 2026 | 8 sessions | $304 + $15 studio fee (required), $20+ for clay (if purchased through Shemer)