【Workshop(s)】【 Four Sessions】Tamsui Hand-Building Pottery + Glazing

**◌ CLASS SCHEDULE ◌** Tuesday・Wednesday・Thursday・Saturday・Sunday 1:00 PM - 6:00 PM Each session is 3 hours, including time for a break with tea and cleanup. Feel free to choose your preferred time slot within these hours, for example, 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM or 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM. **After completing your registration, please leave a message to inform us of your desired class time.** · · · As the clay yields to the warmth of your hands, softening and transforming with each press and pinch, your heart finds its own rhythm, at ease in this dance between hand and earth. Begin your pottery journey from scratch, learning the fundamental techniques of wedging, hand-building, slab work, and coil building. Create everyday ceramics like cups, plates, bowls, and vases, infusing your ordinary life with extraordinary charm. A piece of handmade pottery is a testament to the profound connection forged through the practice of hand and heart. · · · **[ COURSE CONTENT ]** Three Hand-Building Techniques · Multiple Themes Session 1: Pinch Pot Method (e.g., Cups/Bowls) Session 2: Slab Building Method (e.g., Plates/Lidded Boxes/Mugs) Session 3: Coil Building Method (e.g., Vases/Incense Holders) Session 4: Glazing ▫️ You are not limited to these vessel types; feel free to discuss other ideas with the instructor. ✔️ We will discuss the date for your second session at the end of the first class. ✔️ The first three sessions focus on creating various daily-use ceramics such as cups, plates, and vases using different hand-building techniques. The fourth session is dedicated to the glazing process, where you can freely choose from a variety of glaze colors and master basic application techniques. ✔️ These four sessions will provide students with a comprehensive understanding of fundamental hand-building skills, making it especially suitable for beginners looking to further practice and explore their creativity! · · · **[ NOTES ]** *The fee includes instruction, glazes, clay, and tool usage. *Kiln firing fees are charged separately and vary based on the size of each piece. *There is no limit to the number of pieces you can create during class time; you can complete at least one piece per session. *Firing typically takes about 1-4 weeks. You will be notified upon completion for pickup. *A 10% discount is available on the free creation package when you sign up after completing this introductory course. · · · **[ TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION ]** ▹ No. 6, Alley 2, Lane 322, Xinmin Street, Tamsui District, New Taipei City ▹ Take bus routes Red 38 or Red 51 from Tamsui MRT Station, alight at "Golf Villa Stop," located next to the True Jesus Church. **[ STUDIO ENVIRONMENT ]** https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52209089490_d028baa56d_b.jpg https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52208479001_0044f636d8_b.jpg https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52267944147_8092e2b051_b.jpg https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52773626282_0b4a6f9311_z.jpg **[ STUDENT WORK ]** https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52261910363_7fff4cb73b.jpg https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52774521759_de8febaf56.jpg https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52774537664_099184ecce.jpg https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52774267131_4606fdccc4.jpg **[ INSTRUCTOR'S WORK ]** https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52773620127_f508e2e600_z.jpg