Hand-Building Large Sculptures and Vessels 5Wk Class June 11, 18, 25, July 9, 23

from $350.00

5 week class : June 11, 18, 25, July 9, 23 | 6pm-8:30pm

NO CLASS : week of July 4th

NO CLASS : week of July 16th - for drying time + firing of larger pieces made in class

tiered pricing. Please see image graphic for detailed info.

A 5-week guided class focused on building larger-scale hand-built vessels and objects (up to 12” x 12”). An invitation to expand—both in scale and in approach.

We’ll work with slump molds, slab construction, and coiling to support more complex forms, with an emphasis on structure, intention, and developing a more intuitive visual language.

Each session includes demos, hands-on guidance, and supported work time in a calm, intentionally held studio environment.

✿ This class is best suited for those with some hand-building experience or anyone ready to deepen their understanding of form through structure.

Students will learn:

✿ Working with slump molds

✿ Entry to larger hand-building techniques and troubleshooting

max class size: 6

Scholarship Application Form

price:

5 week class : June 11, 18, 25, July 9, 23 | 6pm-8:30pm

NO CLASS : week of July 4th

NO CLASS : week of July 16th - for drying time + firing of larger pieces made in class

tiered pricing. Please see image graphic for detailed info.

A 5-week guided class focused on building larger-scale hand-built vessels and objects (up to 12” x 12”). An invitation to expand—both in scale and in approach.

We’ll work with slump molds, slab construction, and coiling to support more complex forms, with an emphasis on structure, intention, and developing a more intuitive visual language.

Each session includes demos, hands-on guidance, and supported work time in a calm, intentionally held studio environment.

✿ This class is best suited for those with some hand-building experience or anyone ready to deepen their understanding of form through structure.

Students will learn:

✿ Working with slump molds

✿ Entry to larger hand-building techniques and troubleshooting

max class size: 6

Scholarship Application Form

Dates of Classes:

June 11th :class 6pm-8:30pm : studio orientation, best practices + cleaning demo in the studio, instructor demo, remainder of class: working with clay and creating

June 18: class 6pm-8:30pm : getting into more making, demo + work time

June 25 : class 6pm-8:30pm : demo, making time and finishing pieces for first firing ( bisque fire)

July 2 : NO CLASS, holiday break

July 9 : class 6pm-8:30pm : demo, last day to work with “wet” clay, making time, finishing pieces for first firing ( bisque fire)

July 16 : NO Class, longer dry and firing times for this class due to larger nature of work.

July 23 : class 6pm-8:30pm : glazing demo and glazing remainder of class time . Students can expect to pick up their finished work 4-5 weeks after final class date.

What to expect:

This class is an invitation to expand—both in scale and in approach. We’ll work with slump molds, slab construction, and coiling techniques to support and grow more complex forms. Emphasis is placed on understanding structure at a larger size, how to move clay with intention, and how your physical decisions begin to shape a more intuitive, personal language in your work.

Each session includes demonstrations, hands-on guidance, and supported work time. The studio environment is calm and intentionally held, allowing space to explore at your own pace while working through the challenges of scale.

This is a calm, intentionally held space designed to support focus, experimentation, and building confidence in your making process.

What’s Included:

  • 6 lbs of clay, two colors available (additional clay available for purchase)

  • Dedicated shelf for your work

  • Curated selection of glazes

  • Bisque + glaze firings included (Large scale firing available for additional cost.)

  • Basic hand-building tools + shared studio materials

  • Open studio hours on available Satursdays

What’s not included:
• Clean-up of your personal tools or workspace
• Wheel use — this is a hand-building focused studio


About your Instructor

 
 
 
 

cheyenne is an interdisciplinary artist the founder of pone + co founder of ma-pa. she’s been working and teaching in creative spaces for over 10 years. her teaching approach is based in empathy, guidance through hands-on examples and supporting her students in their journeys .


pone is

rooted in creating objects to hold space- for yourself, for stillness, for the small actions that support you through your day.

pone believes moments for ourselves are precious and designs objects in service to our imitate homages.

 
 

Additional Terms

WORKSHOP PREPARATION: Please wear clothing that is comfortable to create in. Clay gets wet, dusty and muddy. Your hand will be your main tools. All students are welcome to bring an apron and note taking devisces.

LATECOMERS: If you arrive to a workshop later than 20 minutes after the stated start time, the instructor may not be able to reshow any missed curriculum. We are not able to provide refunds or makeup classes. 

CANCELLATION POLICY: With purchase of a class or workshop ticket, you understand this fee is non-refundable. If the workshop is canceled for any reason, you will receive a full refund, returned via your original payment method. Our team will contact you by phone and/or email with any updates regarding class cancellations.

QUESTIONS: Do you have questions regarding the course curriculum? Please email us.