{"product_id":"handbuilding-denver","title":"Intro to Handbuilding","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cem\u003eClay, tools, glazes, firing, and open studio time are all included.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHand-Shape Pottery Without the Wheel — 15 Hours of Instruction Over 6 Weeks\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003csection class=\"product-intro\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"lead\"\u003eIntro to Handbuilding welcomes complete beginners as well as anyone wanting to explore hand-shaping techniques. Taught by Ethan Billings, this 6-week class covers pinch pots, coil construction, slab building, and surface decoration — no wheel required. Relaxed studio, friendly teachers, and step-by-step instruction. By the end, you'll have the skills (and the muscle memory) to keep making for the rest of your life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003csection class=\"studio-access\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003eOpen Studio Access\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour class includes student open studio during your course: any 3-hour block Saturdays 12–8pm, Mondays 10am–2pm, Mondays 5–9pm, or Thursdays 10am–5pm. Staff is on hand. These are student hours, not public studio hours.  \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.clayastudios.com\/pages\/open-pottery-studio-denver\"\u003eMore about open studio\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection class=\"location\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003eLocation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClaya\u003cbr\u003e3440 Walnut Street\u003cbr\u003eDenver, CO 80205 (RiNo Arts District)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStreet parking is free, limited private parking in front of studio. Near the 38th \u0026amp; Blake light rail station.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection class=\"materials\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"padding-left: 1.5em; list-style-position: outside;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClay for class and open studio practice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll pottery tools (provided)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApron or towel each visit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGlaze library access\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll firing included (bisque + glaze)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStudent open studio: any 3-hour block Saturdays 12–8pm, Mondays 10am–2pm, Mondays 5–9pm, or Thursdays 10am–5pm, during your course\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection class=\"related-classes\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003eRelated Classes \u0026amp; Options\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"padding-left: 1.5em; list-style-position: outside;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/intro-wheel-throwing-denver\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIntro to Wheel Throwing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e — Want to try the wheel? Beginner-friendly, several sessions weekly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/thrown-and-altered-denver\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThrown \u0026amp; Altered\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e — Blends wheel throwing with handbuilding techniques.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/pottery-studio-membership-claya-denver-colorado\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStudio Membership\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e — Practice independently with your own keycode to the studio.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection class=\"faq\" style=\"padding-left:0;\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDo I need any pottery experience?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo prior experience required. Intro to Handbuilding welcomes complete beginners. The class covers pinch pots, coil construction, and slab building from scratch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat should I bring?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJust yourself. Wear clothes you don't mind getting clay on. We provide everything else. Clay, tools, aprons, access to our glaze library. Show up and make.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow is handbuilding different from wheel throwing?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHandbuilding doesn't use the pottery wheel. You shape clay by hand using pinching, coiling, and slab construction techniques. Great for sculptural pieces and anyone who wants to skip the wheel entirely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eIs clay and firing included in the price?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The $350 covers clay, all tools, glazes, bisque and glaze firing, and open studio access for the duration of your session.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow many students per class?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSmall classes for plenty of one-on-one time with your instructor Ethan Billings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat if I miss a class?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse your open studio time to catch up. Instructors cannot reteach missed sessions individually. Student open studio is any 3-hour block Saturdays 12–8pm, Mondays 10am–2pm, Mondays 5–9pm, or Thursdays 10am–5pm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDo I get to keep what I make?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. All finished pieces are yours after the final glaze firing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhere is Claya located?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e3440 Walnut Street, Denver, CO 80205 — in the RiNo Arts District. Free street parking and close to the 38th \u0026amp; Blake light rail station.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection class=\"cancellation\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCancellation Policy\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCancel \u003cstrong\u003e5 or more days before class start\u003c\/strong\u003e: a refund to your original payment method, less a $12 cancellation fee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCancel \u003cstrong\u003eless than 5 days before class start\u003c\/strong\u003e: full store credit toward any future class, tool, or membership. Store credit is good for 6 months from the issue date.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOnce the class has started:\u003c\/strong\u003e no refund or store credit. That said, please still come! If you missed the first session, you're absolutely welcome to attend the remaining classes. We can easily catch you up to speed and have a lot of fun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf life happens, email \u003ca href=\"mailto:info@clayastudios.com\"\u003einfo@clayastudios.com\u003c\/a\u003e and we'll work something out.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\", \"@type\": \"FAQPage\", \"mainEntity\": [{\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"Do I need any pottery experience?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"No prior experience required. Intro to Handbuilding welcomes complete beginners. 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