private group hand building classes
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Looking for a creative way to spend a birthday, celebrate a special occasion, or host a team building event? Our private hand building classes are the perfect way to get out some creative energy while making a totally unique finished piece to take home! Expert guidance is provided by our hand building instructors to make the project of your choosing.
All skill levels welcome
Whether you consider yourself an artist or not, hand building is a great, accessible way to exercise those creative muscles. Absolutely no previous experience with clay is required!
When you book a class you will choose a project to create from our list of project ideas. We have curated our project list to include pieces that are accessible for all skill levels, allow creative freedom, and can be made successfully within a two hour window.
Booking
Classes are available for groups of 4-20 participants. Group classes can be booked up to 8 weeks in advance and are required to be booked at least one week in advance so we can adequately prepare for your class. We want everything to be perfect!
Location
Classes of twelve or more will take place in the Home Division of Asch Building, while smaller class sizes will take place in our studio, adjacent to the Asch Building.
age requirement
Hand building classes are open to ages five and up, with children ages 5-7 requiring adult supervision for the duration of the class.
pricing
4-5 person group: $45/person
6-9 person group: $40/person
10-20 person group: $39-37/person
This price includes all materials and the cost of our team firing and glazing your pieces for you. The process of finishing your pieces doesn’t end at the conclusion of your class- We will spend the next 3-4 weeks glazing, firing, and safely packing each piece before they are returned to you!
BYOB
All classes are BYOB! Specifically limited to beer and wine. The Asch Building has a lovely selection of snacks, natural wines, non alcoholic beer & wine, and beer/cider from Jester King brewery. We’re your one stop shop for hosting a great party! If you are planning on bringing food, light snacks are recommended- After the initial demonstration you will be getting your hands dirty! Please bring any plates/cutlery/serving utensils you may need. We provide glasses, bottle openers, and a large table to set up any food or drink.
rescheduling/cancellation
Classes can be canceled or rescheduled no less than 48 hours before your appointment time. If you need to cancel your class we can give a full refund before the 48 hour window. If you need to reschedule before the 48 hour window we can do so at no extra cost.
Within the 48 hour window we can refund the material fee portion of your class cost, being $10/person.
Class Structure
All classes are 2.5 hours long. Groups of twelve or more will have two instructors present to ensure that every person is comfortable and confident during the making process. We recommend arriving 10-15 mins early to allow time for everyone to settle in before your class begins. Your instructor will start with a short introduction to the art of hand building with clay, including a demonstration of the building techniques required to make your chosen project. After this demonstration you will have the rest of the class time to make your piece! Your instructor(s) will be present to guide and answer any questions you may have during the making process. Underglazes will be available so you can paint/decorate your piece after you are finished with the construction. At the conclusion of your class, your pieces will be left with us to be fired in the kiln and sealed with a food safe glaze. This process will take 3-4 weeks depending on the size of your class. Please keep this in mind if you are creating a time sensitive project in your class!
Your instructor will be Heather Wunsch. Heather received her BFA from the School of the Museum of Fine Arts at Tufts University in Boston with a focus in ceramics and hand building. She has recently moved back to her hometown of Houston to continue practicing and teaching ceramics.
Project List
Choose from any of the following to make during your class:
Planter/ Hanging Planter / Mug / Bowl / Candle Holder / Ceramic Jewelry such as Pendants, Charms, Earrings / Jewelry Dish / Ring Dish / Keepsake Jar / Salt Jar / Herb Stripper Bowl / Citrus Juicer / Spoon Rest / Butter Dish / Berry Bowl or Colander / Incense Holder or Tray / Miniature Wall Shelf / Watercolor or Paint Palette / Flower Bud Vase / Christmas Ornaments / Bells / Or your idea!
If you would like to make something not listed in your class, let us know! We can discuss the possibilities.
