Wolf Craft Collective
Six Week Beginner Hand-building | Tuesday Evenings
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Join us for a six-week introduction to the fundamentals of handbuilding with clay. This course is designed for beginners and anyone looking to strengthen their foundation in ceramic making through a combination of technique, experimentation, and creative practice.
Each week, we’ll explore a different handbuilding technique and create a project that allows you to practice it firsthand. You’ll learn how to work confidently with clay, build strong and intentional forms, refine surfaces, and bring your own ideas into the process.
Over the six weeks, we’ll cover foundational techniques including pinching, coiling, slab building, joining, texturing, shaping, and surface finishing, while learning how to think through form from beginning to end.
No previous pottery experience is required. Come ready to get your hands dirty, experiment, and discover what you can make with a simple piece of clay.
What you’ll learn:
- Fundamental hand-building techniques
- How to properly prepare and work with clay
- Building structurally sound forms
- Joining and attaching clay securely
- Creating texture and surface detail
- Refining and finishing your pieces
- Basic glazing and surface decoration
- How to develop your own ideas through the making process
By the end of the course, you’ll have a collection of handmade pieces and a strong foundation in hand-building techniques that you can continue exploring on your own.
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About the Instructor
Hannah Martin
Ceramic Artist and Instructor
Rooted in a love for organic form and quiet beauty, Hannah is a ceramic artist based in Grass Valley, California. Her work is deeply inspired by the shifting colors of the sea, the grounding presence of the natural world, and the subtle, soulful essence of humanity.
Drawn to earthy textures and raw surfaces, she often leaves the exterior of her pieces unglazed, allowing the natural beauty of the clay to shine through. Her forms are both functional and expressive—meant to be held, used, and loved.
She’s been working with clay for over a decade, finding joy in the slow, tactile rhythm of the ceramic making process. When she’s not in the studio, you’ll likely find her in the garden, relaxing with her partner and their little feline tribe, or simply soaking up the quiet inspiration of the world around her.
Policies
By signing up for a class, you agree to these policies:
You may cancel a class for a full refund or class credit 14 days before the start date of the (first) class.
All scheduled classes and workshops start and end on time. Please be prompt in your arrival and departure, as we often have other classes starting after yours. Arriving 15 minutes late to a class counts as a no-show, and no make up class will be offered. Instructors are subject to change.
We reserve the right to cancel any class due to low enrollment or unforeseen conflicts. If a class is cancelled, we will do our best to reschedule the session. If you are unable to attend the rescheduled class, you will be issued a refund.
Please note that we may take photos during the workshop to use on social media. If you do wish to be photographed, please let the teacher know when you arrive.
Wolf Craft Collective, LLC or any person or persons acting on its behalf is released from liability for any bodily injuries sustained, or for loss or damage of any personal articles while on the premises or while participating in any activity sponsored by Wolf Craft Collective, LLC.
Gift cards can be applied toward all classes or Wolf Craft merchandise. Gift Cards can not be redeemed for cash. Gift Cards do not expire.