BYOB Handbuilding Pottery Starts Oct 27

Class Description

New to pottery? This is the easiest way to find out if you love it. Looking for pottery classes Asheville NC has to offer beginners? This is it. Over four Tuesday evenings, you'll learn the fundamentals of handbuilding, handling clay, smoothing slabs, adding texture, and making attachments, while creating functional pieces you'll actually use. No wheel, no pressure, just clay, your hands, and a relaxed studio evening. Bring your favorite drink and a friend if you'd like. All skill levels welcome, this class is designed specifically for first-timers. Tools, clay, glazes, and all firings are included in your registration. Classes are kept small (max 6 students) so you get real one-on-one guidance throughout. Starting at $250 per student All tools, clay, glazes, and firings included Class Detail: Tuesdays, October 27 – November 17 4 weeks | 6:00–8:00 PM BYOB, bring your favorite drink and enjoy the experience What This Class Is About This class is all about ease, success, and enjoyment. Handbuilding is approachable and forgiving, making it an ideal introduction to working with clay. You'll be guided step by step so you can relax into the process, have fun, and leave with finished work you're excited about. No experience needed, just show up and enjoy the process. What You'll Learn & Make Over the first two weeks, you'll learn basic handbuilding skills, working with raw clay, smoothing slabs, adding texture, and forming simple shapes, while creating a small collection of functional pieces, which may include: Tapas plates Small wall pockets Bowls Vases Week 3: Glazing Creating a simple glaze plan Glazing your pieces and preparing them for firing Week 4: The Big Reveal Unloading the kiln Revealing your finished pottery Small Class, Real Support Classes are intentionally kept small (max 6 students) so everyone gets real one-on-one guidance and hands-on support throughout the session. What's Included All tools Clay Glazes and firings Instruction and demonstrations Grab a friend, or a date, and come join the fun.