Online Workshop | Introduction to Handbuilding

Online Handbuilding Workshop Itinerary:

Session 1: Introduction to Pinch Pottery

• Overview of pinch pottery technique
• Demonstration of basic pinch pot construction
• Hands-on practice: Creating simple pinch pots
• Q&A and discussion

Session 2: Advancing with Pinch Pottery

• Refinement techniques for pinch pots
• Building more intricate forms using pinching
• Creative variations and design considerations
• Practical exercises: Developing advanced pinch pot shapes
• Group discussion and feedback

Session 3: Exploring Coil Building

• Introduction to coil building technique
• Coil construction basics and principles
• Hands-on activity: Building with coils to create basic forms
• Troubleshooting common challenges
• Sharing and discussing coil-built creations

Session 4: Advancing with Coils

• Refining coil-building skills for complex structures
• Creating height and volume with coils
• Integrating coils with pinch techniques
• Practical exercises: Constructing advanced forms with coils
• Group critique and feedback

Session 5: Introduction to Slab Building

• Understanding slab building fundamentals
• Demonstration of basic slab construction
• Hands-on activity: Crafting simple forms with slabs
• Tips for achieving uniform thickness and surface textures
• Open discussion and troubleshooting

Session 6: Complex Forms with Slabs

• Techniques for creating intricate slab-built structures
• Joining slabs to produce larger and more complex pieces
• Incorporating texture and surface decoration
• Practical exercises: Designing and building advanced slab forms
• Final group discussion and sharing of completed projects

Throughout the workshop, participants will receive guidance, tips, and additional resources to support their learning journey. The hands-on activities are designed to gradually build skills, allowing participants to transition from basic forms to more sophisticated creations in pinch, coil, and slab techniques.