This workshop will cover skills used for large-scale making which will be able to be adapted for future projects. We will be focusing on table/stool forms to familiarise students with the necessary concepts for structural hand building. 

This workshop is for artists with a strong base of skills in ceramics, looking to learn the basics of large-scale hand building, specifically furniture making. 

850 Pico Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90405

• Saturday, August 20th    //  11 am - 5 pm
• Sunday, August 21st    //   11 am - 5 pm
• Saturday, August 27th   //  11 am - 2 pm 

You will be provided (2) bags of Laguna's Sante Fe clay, cone 5. Tools will also be provided, but we suggest bringing your own if you have your favorites!

Class Session 1: Saturday, August 20th, 11 am - 5pm

The first class session will consist of an introduction and the basics of coil/slab building on a large scale. This will include how to approach designing successful forms, problem-solving, and the overall process. Students should come in with an idea in mind of what they’d like to make. Audrey will demo the technique and the best way to get started, as well as individually checking in with each student and their design goals, and helping co-design to find something doable in the setting. 

Class Session 2: Sunday, August 21th, 11 am - 5pm

The work will be accessed and the building will continue. Audrey will lecture on manipulating form, the importance of coil size, and critically designing to end up with your desired result. 

Class Session 3: Saturday, August 27th, 11 am - 2 pm

This final class session will be cleaning up the pieces to prepare for firing, and adding slip if desired. Audrey will discuss the firing process.

• By enrolling in a class or workshop, you are acknowledging that you have read and understand the safety instructions and liability waiver.
• Please plan to arrive early so we can start class promptly at the scheduled time.

• There is a cancellation fee of $20 for all workshops. Cancellations made 4 or more days before the date of class will be refunded minus this fee. For cancellations made fewer than 4 full days, but more than 24 hours before the start time, a 50% refund or 50% credit toward another class or workshop will be issued. We cannot provide refunds or credits for cancellations or rescheduling requests made fewer than 24 hours before the start time of class, if you miss your class, or arrive too late to participate.

• Our classes are intended for adults. If you have a child under 18 who is interested in taking a class, please email us before enrolling.