Handbuilding Classes
Summer 2025 REGISTRATION
Donor Registration: May 29 - June 5
General Registration: Friday, June 6, 12:00pm
To be eligible for donor registration, you must be a donor according to our Registration Benefit Levels.
Spring II Beginning Handbuilding
Tuition includes:
• Open Studio time with 24/7 access to the studio
• One 25lb bag of clay provided
• Access to a variety of glazes and slips
• State of the art facility with onsite parking
• Tuition does not include firing fees
This 8-week class is designed for students who want to learn the basics of slab, pinch, and coil construction, or for students who are still developing throwing skills. Students will learn how to finish their work with decorating and glazing techniques. Many students will take this class more then once before moving on to an intermediate level class.
Clayworks reserves the right to cancel any class with insufficient enrollment.Fees are 100% refundable if the class is canceled by Clayworks, 100% refundable up to two weeks (14 days) prior to the start of class, minus a $25 processing fee, if the student cancels. No refunds or tuition credits will be given with less than two weeks’ notice.
Sundays, 6:00pm - 8:30pm • July 6 - August 24, 2025
Instructor: Kelly Long • Tuition: $288
Registration Full • Join the Waitlist
Thursdays, 10:00am - 12:30pm • July 10 - August 28, 2025
Instructor: Stefanie Satterfield • Tuition: $288
General registration opens Friday, June 6 @ 12 noon
Intermediate Handbuilding
Tuition includes:
• Open Studio time with 24/7 access to the studio
• One 25lb bag of clay provided
• Access to a variety of glazes and slips
• State of the art facility with onsite parking
• Tuition does not include firing fees
This 8-week class is designed for students who have completed beginning handbuilding and are prepared for an intermediate level class. The class will focus on more advanced handbuiding techniques and surface design treatments.
Mondays, 7:00pm - 9:30pm • July 7 - August 25, 2025
Instructor: Kelly Long • Tuition: $288
Registration Full • Join the Waitlist
Tuesdays, 1:00pm - 3:30pm • July 8 - August 26, 2025
Instructor: Karla Chambers • Tuition: $288
General registration opens Friday, June 6 @ 12 noon
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Advanced Handbuilding
Tuition includes:
• Open Studio time with 24/7 access to the studio
• One 25lb bag of clay provided
• Access to a variety of glazes and slips
• State of the art facility with onsite parking
• Tuition does not include firing fees
This 8-week class is designed for students who are intermediate or advanced level handbuilders. Classes will focus on more complex handbuilding techniques and surface techniques.
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Wednesdays, 7:00pm-9:30pm • July 9 - August 27, 2025
Instructor: Jackie Padich • Tuition: $288
General registration open Friday, June 6 @ 12 noon
Tuesdays, 1:30pm - 3:00pm • July 8 - August 26, 2025
Instructor: Karla Chambers • Tuition: $288
General registration open Friday, June 6 @ 12 noon
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Refund Policy:
Clayworks reserves the right to cancel any class with insufficient enrollment.
Fees are 100% refundable if the class is canceled by Clayworks, 100% refundable up to two weeks (14 days) prior to the start of class, minus a $25 processing fee, if the student cancels. No refunds or tuition credits will be given with less than two weeks’ notice.