Class Details

This eight-week session provides artists with the opportunity to design, form, and complete a hand-building project using slabs with visiting artist Susan Henry. The possibilities when working with slabs of clay are endless! A slab of clay can be made into platters, bowls, vases, mugs, garden planters, tiles, mirrors, the possibilities are endless. Students will master slab-building techniques and create one-of-a-kind ceramic pieces in this fun and lively class. This class is a good fit for intermediate through advanced hand-builders. Follow demos and/or work on self-directed projects. By the end of the course, students will have crafted distinctive ceramic art pieces that showcase their creativity.

Note on firing: All work will be fired and ready for pick up in the Kimball Art Center 7-14 days after your class. We do not ship class work. If artwork is not picked up after 60 days it will be recycled. *Since artwork may look different after firing, make your pottery or sculpture recognizable by carving a signature into your piece. 

The $50 material fee includes a bag of clay, with options including Rods Bod, Death Valley, and Stoney White. Porcelain is not included. Students wishing to use porcelain can get their material fee refunded and purchase porcelain separately at the front desk.