5 week series | Weekday, TUESDAY’S at 4:30PM-7:30PM
July 28 & August 4, 11, 18, 25
1 weekday per week | 3-hour sessions
Capacity: 10 students maximum
Create pottery meant to be held, shared, and used every day while learning the foundations of ceramic hand-building.
In this beginner class, Cindy Navarro-Bowman will help you explore the three fundamental methods of working with clay: slab, pinch, and coil. Beginning with simple forms, you'll gradually combine techniques to build larger, more expressive pieces with strength and character. Learn to roll slabs for mugs and cylinders, shape bowls and cups through pinch construction, and build vessels using coils. As your confidence grows, you'll discover how pinch and coil techniques can work together to create taller forms such as serving bowls, vases, and other one-of-a-kind functional ware.
This class celebrates the beauty of handmade pottery. Rather than striving for perfect symmetry, you'll learn to embrace the natural textures, subtle variations, and organic forms that make each piece uniquely your own.
During the final class, you'll glaze your bisque-fired work before it receives its final firing. Finished pieces will be available for pickup at a later date.
Throughout the course, you'll learn:
Slab construction for mugs and cylinders
Pinch pot techniques for bowls and cups
Coil building for vessels and sculptural forms
Combining pinch and coil methods to create larger pieces
Attaching, shaping, and refining functional pottery
Glazing and finishing techniques
Whether you're new to clay or looking for a creative outlet, you'll leave with a collection of handmade pottery that's both beautiful and made to be enjoyed every day.
Includes a weekly 3-hour open studio session (schedule to be determined) for additional practice and project completion.
Participants will need to purchase:
12lb bag of clay - $35
Participants are encouraged to bring:
Basic clay tool kit
(needle tool, metal rib, feather pin, sponge, fettling knife, clay cutter wire, chamois )
These will also be available for purchase from Spur for $25.
Apron or clothes comfortable for working in
Small towel
Sketchbook or notebook for ideas and notes
Optional textures or objects for imprinting into clay
(lace, leaves, fabric, stamps, etc.)
Communal studio tools, glazes, and firing are included unless otherwise noted.
No prior experience is necessary. All levels are welcome, from curious beginners to practicing artists looking to experiment in a supportive studio environment.
Waimea in Anekona, Hawai’i. Address and directions will be sent to confirmed students via email.
All workshop registrations are non-refundable.
For additional information, please contact:
hello@spurartcenter.org
5 week series | Weekday, TUESDAY’S at 4:30PM-7:30PM
July 28 & August 4, 11, 18, 25
1 weekday per week | 3-hour sessions
Capacity: 10 students maximum
Create pottery meant to be held, shared, and used every day while learning the foundations of ceramic hand-building.
In this beginner class, Cindy Navarro-Bowman will help you explore the three fundamental methods of working with clay: slab, pinch, and coil. Beginning with simple forms, you'll gradually combine techniques to build larger, more expressive pieces with strength and character. Learn to roll slabs for mugs and cylinders, shape bowls and cups through pinch construction, and build vessels using coils. As your confidence grows, you'll discover how pinch and coil techniques can work together to create taller forms such as serving bowls, vases, and other one-of-a-kind functional ware.
This class celebrates the beauty of handmade pottery. Rather than striving for perfect symmetry, you'll learn to embrace the natural textures, subtle variations, and organic forms that make each piece uniquely your own.
During the final class, you'll glaze your bisque-fired work before it receives its final firing. Finished pieces will be available for pickup at a later date.
Throughout the course, you'll learn:
Slab construction for mugs and cylinders
Pinch pot techniques for bowls and cups
Coil building for vessels and sculptural forms
Combining pinch and coil methods to create larger pieces
Attaching, shaping, and refining functional pottery
Glazing and finishing techniques
Whether you're new to clay or looking for a creative outlet, you'll leave with a collection of handmade pottery that's both beautiful and made to be enjoyed every day.
Includes a weekly 3-hour open studio session (schedule to be determined) for additional practice and project completion.
Participants will need to purchase:
12lb bag of clay - $35
Participants are encouraged to bring:
Basic clay tool kit
(needle tool, metal rib, feather pin, sponge, fettling knife, clay cutter wire, chamois )
These will also be available for purchase from Spur for $25.
Apron or clothes comfortable for working in
Small towel
Sketchbook or notebook for ideas and notes
Optional textures or objects for imprinting into clay
(lace, leaves, fabric, stamps, etc.)
Communal studio tools, glazes, and firing are included unless otherwise noted.
No prior experience is necessary. All levels are welcome, from curious beginners to practicing artists looking to experiment in a supportive studio environment.
Waimea in Anekona, Hawai’i. Address and directions will be sent to confirmed students via email.
All workshop registrations are non-refundable.
For additional information, please contact:
hello@spurartcenter.org
