Joanna Stecker - Sauce Boat and Pillow

Handbuilt Ceramics

Teaches: Handbuilding and Wheel Throwing Classes

Students may select from either wheel or handbuilding classes for all skill levels. Chastain offers the following firing options: high fire in a gas fired
reduction kiln, low fire oxidation, raku kiln and Sagger. Unique surface decorations are available including terra sigillata, underglazes, stains,
engobes, and other low fire commercial glazes.

PLEASE NOTE- All pottery and handbuilding students:

• will be issued one bag of clay the first day of class. If clay is not claimed during the current semester, it cannot be claimed
during a later semester.
• are responsible for purchasing tools for ceramics.
• only clay purchased through the center and glazes provided by the Center will be fired.
• A $15 materials fee is included in the class fee for consumable supplies provided by the Center.

Handbuilding/Sculpture classes focus on the sculptural aspects of clay construction without the use of a potter’s wheel. Students will learn a
variety of techniques including coil, pinch, and slab building as well as glazing and alternative forms of surface decoration.

HANDBUILDING/John Roberts
Mon    1:30-4:30 PM    1/9-3/12    Fee: $231    Class #510
No Class 1/16
This class will explore beginning to intermediate handbuilding techniques. Weekly projects will be demonstrated, however, students are free to develop individual projects.

HANDBUILDING/Joanna Stecker
Tue    10 AM-1PM    1/10-3/13     Fee: $255    Class #512
Wed   10 AM-1 PM   1/11-3/14     Fee: $255    Class #513
Learn about the infinite possibilities in clay. In class we will explore both functional and sculptural forms through different techniques of handbuilding. We will also examine the various options for surface texture and color. Students can either work on the suggested project or use these techniques to create their own project.

HANDBUILDING/Susie Winton    
Thu      10 AM-1PM    1/12-3/15    Fee: $255    Class #514
Thu      1-4 PM           1/12-3/15    Fee: $255    Class #515
These classes will address basic methods of construction for both functional and non-functional work as well as possibilities for color, texture, and imagery. Students may choose to work with suggested projects or may prefer to develop their ideas individually.