Build Confidence Independently

Develop the skills to feel competent and empowered to take creative risks with your work.

Avoid Common Pitfalls

Learn to prevent breakage, warping, and design flaws in your hand-building projects.

For All Skill Levels

Suitable for beginners looking to start their hand-building journey and adaptable for intermediate and advanced potters.

About the Course

Hand building can be deceptive in its simplicity, leading to frustrating results like breakage and design flaws. Join us in the 6 engaging hand-building challenges to develop the skills needed to feel confident and empowered to unleash your creativity without fear of failure. Take the first step in your clay journey today!

Meet Your Instructor

Hi there! I'm Jacquie, your guide on this hand-building adventure. I've faced the challenges of hand building head-on and want to share my expertise with you. Together, we'll overcome obstacles and unlock your full creative potential in the world of clay.

Your Learning Journey: 

9 Chapters · 38 Lessons

  1. 1

    WELCOME TO THE COURSE!

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      Pre-course Quiz - Before we begin

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      Lesson 1: Welcome to Hand Building Basics

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      Lesson 2: Getting into the Same Groove

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      Lesson 3: Setting Up For Success

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      Lesson 4: Clay, Supplies & Studio Set Up

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    LEARNING SUPPORTS

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      Email Contact

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    BONUS EXTRAS

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      Posters, Glossaries & Supplies List

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      How to Make a Damp Box Part 1

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      How to make a Damp Box Part 2

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      How to Prepare Drywall Boards Part 1

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      How to Prepare Drywall Board Part 2

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      How to Make a Sponge on a Stick

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      How to Use Household Items as Tools

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      How to Make Weighted Bags

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      How to do Ram's Head Wedging

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      How to Slake Dried Clay to make Slip

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    Module 1: Sculptural Modelling

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      Lesson 1: Sculpture & Design Concepts for Sculptural Modelling

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      Lesson 2: Drawing the 3 Views for Sculptural Modelling

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      Lesson 3: Using the 3 Views for Sculptural Modelling

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      Lesson 4: Creating a Male Torso with Sculptural Modelling

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    Module 2: Kurinuki Carving

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      Lesson 1: Introduction and Design Concepts for Kurinuki Carving

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      Lesson 2: Prepping Leather Hard Clay for Kurinuki Carving

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      Lesson 3: How to Create Harmony and Emphasis in Carved Kurinuki Forms

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      Lesson 4: How to Make the Kurinuki Cup

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    Module 3: Pinch Pots

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      Lesson 1: Introduction to Pinch Pots

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      Lesson 2: Stamps and Roulettes

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      Lesson 3: Nesting Pinch Pot

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    Module 4: Coil Construction

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      Lesson 1 Introduction to Calming Coils

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      Lesson 2 Coil Vase with Flower Brick Part 1

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      Lesson 2 Coil Vase with Flower Brick Part 2

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    Module 5: Textural Slabs

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      Lesson 1: Introduction to Slabs

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      Lesson 2: Rolling and Managing Slabs

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      Lesson 3: Creating Templates for Slabs

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      Lesson 4: Templates in Action

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      Lesson 5: Textured Truncated Conical Cup

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    Module 6: Crafting Combos

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      Lesson 1: Getting a Handle on Handles

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      Lesson 2: Cylindrical Mug with Handle

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      Lesson 3: Trefoil Serving Dish

Ready to Transform Your Clay Creations?

Join now and complete 6 projects feeling competent & empowered to take creative risks with your work. Includes BONUS How to Videos, Glossaries and Posters. 

$347.00

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