Come learn the basic techniques of hand-building and sculptural design in ceramics. Each session will include time for instruction, and for practicing new techniques. Concepts and theories of 3D and 2D design will be covered along with ideas of form and function. Let your hands learn to do whatever your mind can dream up!

What you will learn:
1. Basic techniques for hand-building: pinch, soft slab, and hard slab construction; scoring; carving
2. Sculptural concepts including additive and reductive processes
3. Basic glaze and underglaze techniques
4. Form and function

Firing Schedule: All work should be placed on the bisque firing shelf by Friday, July 11, and on the glaze firing shelf by Friday, July 18 to guarantee it will be fired by the last week of classes. Students can continue to drop off work for glaze firing until Friday, July 25. Adjusted schedules for workshops and immersives will be shared by the instructor at the start of the session. Finished work can be picked up during operational hours between terms, or the following term. We will store unclaimed work for one term only. Questions about the firing schedule can be directed to Scott Cooper, Senior Studio Technician at scooper@fleisher.org.