Hand Building Techniques with Pottery Clay

Making something out of clay with your own two hands is a pretty fantastic experience. One moment, there's a sticky lump – then you squeeze or roll or pinch – and next thing you know, you have a beautiful work of art.

Tanja will help participants in this beginner-level workshop to gain a feel for the clay and create 3 simple small bowls, exploring three different techniques: pinching, coiling and slapping. Which one will be your favourite?At the end of the session, participants will have gained basic hand building skills that will enable them to create many more pieces in their own time – and maybe they will have discovered a new passion...

Hand building with clay offers a wide range of benefits beyond just creating beautiful and functional  artwork. Working with clay is known to be therapeutic and meditative, allowing participants to relax and release stress as they focus…