Hand Building - Thurs AM - Fall 25

Service Description

In this 6-week class, Robin Mc Guirt will guide beginning hand builders as well as more advanced students in using the 3 basic methods of hand building : slab construction, coiling and pinch pots to make several clay projects. These will include an oak leaf vase (using natural oak leaves for impressions), a woven platter (using the basket weave technique), a witch's hat luminary and coil & pinch bowls!! Additionally, multiple glaze techniques will be presented. All clay, glazes and firings are included in the class fee. Students are encouraged to wear comfy old clothes. This class meets on Thursday mornings from 10-12:30, beginning on August 28th. Due to the small class size, no refunds will be available one week prior to the first class or once the class has started. In the event the studio needs to cancel a class, a make up session will be offered, however, make up classes are not available for student absences. Students are invited to attend "Free Throw Sunday" on Sunday, Sept 21st, an opportunity for additional time in the studio- details and registration are in the description listed on the website. The care and keeping of our studio depend on each person doing their part to understand and follow all of the information in the Studio Handbook and the Studio Policies outlined on the website. Please take time to click on the "Studio Handbook and Studio Policies" link on the webpage. You will be asked to sign the "Studio Agreement and Waiver" form at your first class. Instructor: Robin McGuirt Robin is an accomplished potter who lives in Harmony, NC with her husband, 2 dogs, sheep, chickens and bees. She works from her home studio, making primarily wheel thrown pieces. Robin has been making pottery for over 20 years and her favorite pieces to make are wine glasses and custom wedding and communion sets. She has shown her work at the Bascom in Highlands, NC, the Smart Gallery in W Jefferson and at GG's here in Statesville. Robin has taught adult workshops in our area and we've been lucky to have her as an instructor here at CrEaTe for our adult Wheel and Hand Building classes as well as the Kids' Studio Class.