Handbuilding

Candlesticks are such a versatile project. You can make them elegant and fancy or county chic and casual. In this class I will show you two ways to make candlesticks /candleholders. We will be using basic slab building techniques and joining composite parts together to create a more complex form. These are a great project for testing out textures and glaze combinations. They also are great sellers at craft and art fairs or if you sell your work online. This class is perfect for all ages and skill levels.

This soap or sponge holder is a great project for beginners or for when you have limited studio time. I like to make these as a way to test out new textures and glazes. They also are great sellers at craft ad art fairs or if you sell your work online. This class is perfect for all ages and skill levels.

You’ll love this planter so much you’ll want to make a bunch. And they’re super easy to make since they use coils.

I love making these small bird baths/feeders and I think you will too! They are fabulous for nestling around your garden to provide food and water for your feathered friends. This class will use simple slab building techniques and is suited for all ages and skill levels. These sweet little bird baths/feeders make great gifts and you will surely want to make a few extra for yourself.

This Slab bowl is fun quick little project when you have limited time in the studio. It is also a great way to use up leftover clay scraps from other projects! We will be using a drape mold and soft slabs to create these bowls. This class is suited for all ages and skill levels.

This center pieces make a wonderful planter, vase, utensil holder, desk organizer and so much more. We will be using soft slabs to create these centerpieces and this class is suited for all ages and skill levels.

Cute little wall hanging holders for your air ferns or tea light votives.

In this class you will learn how to make vases or planters using stiff slabs. I will show you how to make a vase that can stand on its own or be hung on a wall. I will also show you ways you can change the shape and turn it into a planter. These vases make fabulous gifts and are a great item to sell at craft/art fairs. This class is suitable for all ages and skill levels.

Learn how to make these lovely and useful bottle stoppers. They are the perfect project when you have a limited amount of time in the studio and are a great way to use up those little scraps of clay from larger projects. They are make fabulous gifts and are a great item to sell at craft/art fairs. This class is suitable for all ages and skill levels.