Hand-building with Clay
Learn techniques for manipulating clay without using a pottery wheel. Beginner students will learn the fundamental techniques of hand building in ceramics (pinch, coil, and slab methods) and intermediate and advanced students will refine their skills. You will learn different glazing techniques and surface decoration. Your teaching artist will guide you through the techniques and help you create projects around your interests. This session is appropriate for adults and youth aged 11 plus. All supplies are included, and you’ll leave the class with at least one finished piece.
Fees: $265 Members/ $285 Not Yet Member
Meet the Instructor
Sheila J. Dow is a renowned ceramic artist with an extensive tenure at the Marietta Cobb Museum of Art, where she has dedicated nearly two decades to instructing and advancing the Ceramics Department. Her collaborative efforts have significantly contributed to the prosperity and growth of the department. Sheila’s academic credentials include a focus on Ceramics at Georgia State University, and additional studies in Ceramics and Sculpting at Kennesaw State University. Committed to nurturing artistic talents across all age groups, she conducts Summer Art Camps for at the Museum for young enthusiasts while continuing to educate adults in the realm of ceramics.
