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**TLDR; Beginner-friendly, EVERYTHING included, make what you'd like in seven weeks (one week of the eight is set aside to let pieces dry) Longer Description: If you are new to ceramics and want to dive head-first into hand building, this course was made just for you! We are not here to police your creations, but to give you a BOOST of confidence and guidance as you begin your artistic journey into the world of creating with clay. This is a completely beginner-friendly course, even if you've never touched clay before! All materials and instruction are included in the course fee. By the end of this course, students will leave with a unique collection of work that suits them. We will teach you hand building techniques and from there you are welcome to create any piece you would like to up to 9"tall. Depending on complexity and size, most students take home 4-6 custom pieces by the end of the course. The objective of this introductory course is to get students to a place of proficiency that is suitable for Open Studio environments. Speaking of Open Studio... This course includes a week to try out a mock Open Studio session. This is so that you will gain experience working independently in the studio and be confident after your course about joining us for our Open Studio hours. Your instructor will be there to guide you on how to use Open Studio, however there will be no one else but your class since it will be held during your regular class time. We have our studio examples, but feel free to bring in your OWN inspirations to step outside of the box and create something you are excited about bringing home! Have a blast choosing from our over 100 glazes to completely customize your work to fit any space or function. You will learn basic techniques in construction and glazing to create wonderful pieces that you can be proud of! Check out our Student Work Gallery to see what previous students have created. If you'd like to continue your artistic journey after Level 1, we have three variations of Level 2 available to keep developing the skills you've just learned in Level 1: Functional, Sculptural, and Signature Surface Decoration. To learn more, please see our Level 2 descriptions. Runs weekly on Tuesdays beginning on January 7th, 2025.