Dates: Thursdays, January 8 - February 12
Time: 1 PM – 4 PM
Instructor: Rey Hansen (they/them)

General Registration: $270
BIPOC Fellowship Registration: $135 (Details below)

In this six-week handbuilding course, you'll explore foundational clay techniques including pinch, coil, and slab construction. Projects may include cups, bowls, vases, trays, and sculptural forms—tailored to your interests and pace. The first three classes will cover the handbuilding basics of pinch, coil, and slab techniques. By the 4th and 5th class you are welcome to focus on one or more of these techniques to create any project you desire, with support from the instructor. The 6th class is reserved for glazing.

This class is geared toward all levels of experience.

Included:

• All materials

• Bisque and glaze firings

• Instructor-led demonstrations and hands-on support

• Use of studio tools and equipment

Pickup Info:
Finished work will be ready approximately 3–4 weeks after the final class. Your instructor will email you when your pieces are ready for pickup. Please collect them within 4 weeks of notification—unclaimed work will be donated to Byrdie’s Free Pottery Box.

BIPOC Fellowship Spots
We reserve 2 discounted spots in each class for those who identify as Black, Indigenous, and/or a Person of Color. If those are filled, BIPOC students are still welcome to register at the general rate. Learn more here:
byrdiespottery.org/fellowship

COVID Policy
If a student tests positive for COVID-19, they must notify their instructor. We will follow current CDC guidelines and may require proof of a negative test before returning to class.

Cancellation Policy

• Cancellations 5 or more days before class begins: refund minus a 10% cancellation fee

• Cancellations within 5 days of the first class: 50% refund

• Cancellations within 24 hours of the first class: no refund

Let me know if you want to specify anything about seating options, pacing, or physical layout accommodations.