Thacher Gallery at the University of San Francisco (flickr)
Thacher Gallery at the University of San Francisco (flickr)
Thacher Gallery at the University of San Francisco (flickr)
Pottery: Hand Building Techniques (Southwest)
Learn the basics of pinch, slab and coil building methods. Demonstrations of each hand building method will be shown, and simple projects to get you started will be provided. Most of class will be dedicated to you building your own creations using the demonstrated methods with support from the instructor. Plan to let your imagination run wild!
You will get to work with 25 lbs pounds of clay over six weeks. All other tools provided. You are also welcome to bring your own tools, as well as materials for sketching your ideas.
The final class in the session is glazing day. We are unable to accommodate for a make up days, if you miss it your projects will remain unglazed. Pick up of finished projects is variable, usually a few weeks after class ends.
If class is full, please enroll for the waitlist. We will contact you if a space becomes available.
Paige Carlson
Paige Carlson is a sculptural artist with a background in performance art. Notably she has shown work at The Walker Art Center through Minnesota Artists Night and The Weisman Art Museum, along with other galleries and theaters around Minneapolis, recently putting on a two person show, “Dandelion Bone Bath” at Resource. She received her BFA in Art from the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities and teaches Cultivating your Creative Process and Pottery: Hand Building Techniques through Minneapolis Community Education. She loves diving deep into the process of art making, and guiding others through the struggles and joys of exploring a creative vision.
AE-32022-S26-SW
Instructors:
- Paige Carlson
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Sat, Apr 11th 2026 | 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM | Southwest High School |
| Sat, Apr 18th 2026 | 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM | Southwest High School |
| Sat, Apr 25th 2026 | 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM | Southwest High School |
| Sat, May 2nd 2026 | 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM | Southwest High School |
| Sat, May 9th 2026 | 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM | Southwest High School |
| Sat, May 16th 2026 | 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM | Southwest High School |
