In this 6-week hand-building workshop, we’ll meet once a week for 2 hours, all materials included. We encourage all participants in the class so enroll in their membership to access open studio time.
You’ll learn core hand building techniques—such as pinching, coiling, and slab building—to create both functional and sculptural pieces. We’ll also explore surface decoration with underglazes and slips, using methods like inlay and sgraffito.
Class Outline
Day 1 – Introduction to coils and pinch pots
Day 2 – Slab building: stamps and inlay with slips/underglaze
Day 3 – Slab building continued: introduction to sgraffito
Day 4 – Open project: expand into functional or sculptural forms using learned techniques
Day 5 – Open project: final handbuilding session
Day 6 – Glazing: pieces will be fired and ready for pickup 3–4 weeks after class
One hour per day, Private hand building classes can be scheduled Monday-Friday 11am-5pm or weekends at 11 am.
We offer a variety of techniques such as slab building, coil and pinching, which can be applied to the project of your choosing , for either functional (bowls , planters, cups etc) or sculptural.
Depending on the complexity of your project, 2 or 3 days might be needed. Please select two days, to get started. Please email or upload us a picture of your any idea you would like to work on.
Rescheduling / Cancellation Policy
No show will result in a forfeit of the class. This is non-refundable, and can not be rescheduled.
Rescheduling must be 21 days before the first day of class.
Cancellations must be made 30 days before the first day of class to receive a full refund
Cancellations made 15 days before the start of class are eligible for a 50% refund
All cancellation requests must be submitted in writing to muddstudiohawaii@gmail.com
Refunds will be processed within 1-2 days from the date of cancellation approval.
We appreciate your understanding and cooperation in adhering to this cancellation policy. Thank you!
• Once purchased you will receive a link to schedule your classes. Email or text us if non of the offered times are available, to see if we can open a spot for you
• If participating with a minor, please provide the name and age in the form. We request that an adult participate with the child.
