Hand Building-Monday PM-Summer 25

Service Description

6-Week Series – Monday Nights at Create Pottery Studio, Statesville, NC Starts July 7th Ready to get your hands dirty and your creativity flowing? Join local ceramic artist Sassy Smyth for a fun, hands-on journey into the world of hand-built pottery! Over the course of six Monday evenings, you’ll explore the magic of shaping clay with your own two hands—no experience needed, just curiosity and a willingness to play. We’ll create a variety of unique projects including a pitcher, a bird feeder, an organic trinket dish, a bell, and—if there’s time and interest—some playful ceramic jewelry. Each week brings new techniques and inspiration as we explore different forms and the many ways to bring them to life. You’ll also dive into surface decoration techniques like underglazes, sgraffito, water etching, and of course, the rich glazes you’d expect in any great pottery class. Whether you're looking to relax, express yourself creatively, or just try something new, this class offers the perfect space to unwind and make something beautifully handmade. Come experience the joy of creating in clay—and leave with pieces that are uniquely yours. Let’s get muddy and make some magic! This class is for beginner and experienced hand builders and meets Monday evenings from 6-8:30pm. After the last class, students will return the next week at the regular class time for pottery pick up and our own version of "Pottery Class Show and Tell"!! Students in this class are also invited to attend a 2 hour complimentary practice session on Saturday, July 26th for "Free Throw Saturday". Just sign up on the Weekly Class page! All glazes and firings are included in the class fee. Clay is also included in the class fee to allow students to choose white or brown clay for the different projects. Students are encouraged to wear comfy old clothes and bring a bib apron to cover their clothes. Due to the small class size, no refunds will be available one week prior to the first class or once the class has started. The care and keeping of our studio depends on each person doing their part to understand and follow our Studio Policies. Please take time to click on the "Studio Handbook and Studio Policies" link on the webpage and sign the "Studio Agreement and Waiver" form at your first class.