Beginner Level 1 | Eight guided sessions
Build confidence through clay.
Explore hand-building across eight guided sessions. Learn different methods through projects that develop your control, creativity and understanding of clay.
Methods and projects.
The project sequence may change, but each part of the course introduces and strengthens different hand-building skills.
Pinch and form
Shape clay by hand into small functional or decorative forms while learning how the material responds.
Coil and build
Create height and volume with coils, then blend, shape and refine the surface.
Roll and assemble slabs
Roll even slabs, cut components and join them carefully for functional or structured forms.
Sculpt and carve
Add sculptural details, texture and carved elements while developing each project.
Decorate and finish
Explore surface decoration and finishing methods that prepare your pieces for firing.
Instructor
Katie Argyle
Ceramics, printmaking and painting artist with extensive studio and teaching experience.
Location
NewMakeIt
621 Timothy Street
Newmarket, Ontario
Current workshop dates and times
No workshop schedule is currently available. Dates will be added here when registration opens.
Katie Argyle
Your starting point
Beginner Level 1
No previous pottery experience is needed. Katie introduces the studio, materials and foundational hand-building methods step by step.
This course also suits anyone who has tried clay before and wants more time to explore projects and surface decoration.
What is included
Eight weeks of instruction, 10 kg of clay, use of studio tools, decorative and finishing guidance, and firing of workshop pieces.
Workshop details
- Eight guided sessions
- Three hours per session
- Projects may vary by group
- Planned breaks will be listed with the schedule
Come workshop ready
Wear closed toe shoes and comfortable clothing that can get messy. Long hair must be tied back. An apron is helpful but optional.
Ready to explore hand-building?
Choose one complete eight-session schedule when new dates become available.
Please review our class cancellation policy before registering.