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Introduction to Coil Building: Day One

  • Belger Arts 2011 Tracy Avenue Kansas City, MO, 64108 United States (map)

2 Day Weekend Intensive
Level 1 introductory course - All levels welcome

Coil Building is one of the oldest forms of ceramic construction and has been practiced by various artisans all over the globe since long before written history. In this Weekend Intensive we will cover all the basic skills and techniques to utilize this easy and quick way to make functional and decorative objects! During this class you will create a footed bowl, an open topped vessel form (a planter or similar object,) a narrow-necked vessel (a bottle form,) and a small moon jar. We will cover different styles of coil building, proper attachment techniques, how to manage drying (and rehydrating,) as well as finishing/refinement techniques to achieve both textured and smooth surfaces. 

Earlier Event: June 14
Make Your Own: Crackle Cup