T2 Saturday morning - Hand Build Intro
26 April - 21 June | A short 5 week introduction course for learning to hand build with clay
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Term 2, 2025 – Hand-Building Introduction Short Course 📅 26 April - 21 June (5 sessions over 10 weeks) ⏰ Fortnightly on Saturdays, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM Join us for a hands-on creative journey in this 5-week introductory course focused on hand-building with clay. Perfect for beginners, this course provides a solid foundation in pottery, teaching essential techniques such as pinching, coiling, and slab building through guided projects and demonstrations. With classes held every second Saturday, this course is designed for those who want to explore clay at a comfortable pace while balancing weekend commitments. Under the expert guidance of Valeria, you'll create functional and decorative pieces, such as bowls, vases, and mugs, while developing confidence in working with clay. ✨ What’s Included: • 5 fortnightly sessions over 10 weeks for flexible learning • Small group of 10 for personalized instruction • Inclusive fee covering 5kgs clay, tools, firing & studio time • A private shelf for storing work-in-progress • 5kg of clay provided (extra available at a student discount) 📌 Important Notes: • Sessions: 26 April, 10 May + 24 May, 7 + 21 June • Missed classes cannot be rescheduled, so please check dates carefully before registering. 🏺 Class Flow & Demos (10:15–10:45 AM): Each session introduces a new hand-building technique: 1️⃣ Introduction to clay, wedging & pinch pots 2️⃣ Joining pinch pots to form vases or sculptural pieces 3️⃣ Coiling techniques for larger vessels 4️⃣ Slab building—creating mugs or vases 5️⃣ Surface decoration, glazing & finishing techniques 📢 Studio Guidelines: • Respect & Creativity: A safe, non-judgmental space to explore, learn & play. • Catch-ups: Not available for this short course—please check dates carefully before booking. • Storage: Items are kept for 2 months after you leave. • Refunds: No refunds within 5 business days of term start unless we fill your spot. • Parking & Security: Marcel, our friendly security guard, will help you park on Victoria Road and walk you to/from your car. Join us for this relaxed and rewarding introduction to hand-building—by the end, you'll have a beautiful collection of handmade pottery and the confidence to keep exploring! 🎨✨
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Cancellation Policy
Enrollment in workshops, classes and courses is limited. Early booking is encouraged, as many workshops fill quickly. A waiting list is established if a workshop is filled. • If notice of cancellation is received more than 5 days before the workshop/class/course the fee will be refunded, less 10% cancellation fee. • Refunds will not be issued for cancellations received less than 4 business days before the program begins unless that space can be filled. NO REFUND is issued in the event you cancel or do not show up on the start date. • In the event of emergency/illness, you can send an alternative person in your place. Please email us the name and email address of that person. Alternatively, if notice is given and there is a person on a waiting list that can fill your space a full refund will be given. • Classes, courses and series requires a weekly commitment for a number of consecutive weeks. Catch-ups, unless exceptional circumstance, cannot be accommodated for foundation courses as too much will be missed out. Please check dates carefully. • Clay Hands reserves the right to cancel or reschedule a workshop/class/course due to low enrolment or other unforeseen circumstances. If this should be necessary, Natasha will contact participants by email or phone at least 4 business days in advance of the date of the workshop, followed by a full refund.
Contact Details
Clay Hands, Victoria Road, Woodstock, Cape Town, South Africa
+27 73 414 7777
natasha@clayhands.co.za