This is an ongoing course - flexible start date! Book your class with us today via Whatsapp at +65 9674 6874 in the format below*Schedule is flexible wherein you may pick and choose which days to come each week. Studio Hours:Thursdays & Fridays - Evenings 7pm to 9.30pmSaturdays - 9.30am to 12pm, 12.30pm to 3pm This 10-session handbuilding course allows students to work more slowly and deeply, developing confidence in building functional forms by hand. With more time, students are encouraged to explore how structure, surface, and proportion affect both use and experience. The course supports repetition, refinement, and thoughtful decision-making, resulting in wares that feel grounded, tactile, and meant for daily life.The course focuses on creating functional tableware while developing an understanding of structure, balance, and surface. Subtle variations and marks of the hand are embraced, giving each piece a sense of warmth and individuality. Suitable for beginners seeking a slower pace, as well as those continuing from the 5-session Handbuilding Course. What you’ll experience Developing confidence in pinch, coil, and slab techniques Planning and constructing more complex or larger functional forms Combining different handbuilding methods within a single piece Exploring surface texture, carving, and subtle decorative approaches Glazing and finishing handbuilt wares for everyday use What you’ll makeStudents typically complete 8–10 functional tableware pieces, including cups, bowls, mugs, plates and pouring forms. (depending on scale & complexity)________ Basic Class Outline:Class 1 - Clay preparation, pinching techniques and forming simple vessels while understanding thickness and formClass 2 - Pinching & Intro to Coiling (cup / large bowl)Class 3 - Handling & Attaching (mug & saucer / adding bases & foots )Class 4 - Sculpting a large vaseClass 5 - Painting & GlazingClass 6 - Slab-building (flat plates & footed dishes with hump molds & small carafes)Class 7 - Slip decoration Class 8 - Inlay / Nerikomi Class 9 - Lidded PotsClass 10 - Painting & GlazingOur workshops are beginner-friendly so all can join us! Duration: 2.5 hours per session(once every week for 10 weeks, or you may choose to come for more than 1 session per week) *Our courses are guided, small-group experiences designed to support learning at a comfortable pace. No prior experience is required. __________ Disclaimers: The class is taught in English (Mandarin / Japanese is also possible) Each person will take home 6-10 pieces. The pieces will be ready 3-6 weeks after the end of the course. All materials are included in the price. Beginner friendly & all levels are welcome. __________ 🌿 Attendance & Cancellation Policies To ensure a smooth experience for everyone and to respect the time and preparation involved in each session, we kindly ask that students take note of the following: Course validity 10-session courses are to be completed within 3.5 months from the start date. This allows some flexibility for rescheduling when needed. Sessions not completed within this period will expire, and extensions are not possible. Rescheduling sessions If you need to rearrange a session, we appreciate at least 2 days’ notice. We understand that unexpected situations arise, and will do our best to accommodate changes when sufficient notice is given, subject to availability. Illness & unforeseen circumstances If you are unwell, please inform us as soon as possible. Health always comes first, and we appreciate timely communication so arrangements can be made. No-shows Sessions missed without prior notice will be counted as attended and cannot be rescheduled.
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