Advanced Handbuilding
$450
8-Week Series
Push the boundaries of structural engineering and form at 716 CERAMICS STUDIO in our advanced-level handbuilding series. This course is designed for seasoned clay artists who have mastered intermediate handbuilding methods and are ready to tackle complex physical challenges, scale up their structures, and master advanced technical skills.
Instruction will focus on building large-scale sculptural vessels, advanced architectural slab construction, intricate multi-part assemblies, advanced texture and relief carving, and sophisticated surface design integration.
Experience Level
ADVANCED
Students must have extensive previous ceramics experience or have successfully completed intermediate-level handbuilding coursework at 716 CERAMICS STUDIO. You should be completely proficient in advanced joining techniques, handling leather-hard components, and managing the drying stages of large or complex work before enrolling. Portfolio review or instructor approval may be required at the studio's discretion.
Prerequisites
8 weeks of active instruction
+ 1 dedicated makeup week
9 WEEKS TOTAL
Duration
Class time
2 hours of instructional time per week
+ 30-minute cleanup window
Individual pieces may not exceed 15 inches in any direction for standard community firings. Oversized work must be discussed with your instructor in advance and may require a separate kiln rental arrangement.
Piece Size Limit
DETAILS
Your tuition includes a 50 lb allotment of standard studio clay, which covers all subsequent house glazes and bisque/glaze firings.
Clay Allotment
Additional studio clay can be purchased for $2.00 per pound (this price includes the raw clay, house glazes, and all subsequent firings).
Additional Clay + Firing Fees
Tools Provided
Standard studio tools are provided for use during your scheduled class time.
To safeguard our kilns and prevent firing accidents, outside clays, slips, or glazes from other studios or external suppliers are strictly prohibited in our facility. All materials used must originate from 716 CERAMICS STUDIO.
Kiln Safety Policy
Enrollment includes full access to the facility during our designated Open Studio Hours for independent practice and project development throughout the entire 9-week session.
MON – THU: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
FRI & SAT: 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM
SUN: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Studio Access + Open Studio Hours
STUDIO POLICIES + EXPECTATIONS
A minimum of 5 enrolled students is required to run this session. In the rare event a class does not meet minimum enrollment, you will be notified in advance and issued a full refund.
Class MinimuM
THE 9TH-WEEK MAKEUP SESSION: If you miss a regular class session due to personal conflicts, travel, or illness, you are encouraged to utilize our dedicated Week 9 Makeup Class to catch up, trim, or glaze.
NO INDIVIDUAL SUBSTITUTIONS: Outside of the scheduled Week 9 session, we do not offer individual makeup classes, class transfers, or tuition roll-overs for student-initiated absences. Missed techniques should be practiced independently during Open Studio Hours.
STUDIO-INITIATED CANCELLATIONS: If 716 must close due to severe weather or instructor emergency, a separate formal makeup session will be scheduled by management.
Attendance + Week 9 Makeup Class
Tuition is refundable (minus a standard credit card processing/service fee) only if a cancellation request is submitted at least 2 weeks (14 days) prior to the first day of the semester. Cancellations made within the 14-day window or after the semester begins are strictly non-refundable and non-transferable.
Hard Two-Week Refund Policy
Shelf Space + Unclaimed Work
(The 30/60 Rule)
Due to high studio volume and limited shelf capacity, strict timelines are enforced:
ABANDONED GREENWARE (30 Days): Any unfinished, bone-dry, or leather-hard greenware left on the student shelves for more than 30 days without activity will be recycled to clear space.
FINISHED FIRED POTTERY (60 Days): Completed, glaze-fired pottery will be held on the pickup shelves for a maximum of 60 days (2 months) from the final day of the semester. Students are solely responsible for tracking and retrieving their pieces. Any work left unclaimed past these dates will be cleared, recycled, or disposed of.
If you have any questions, any feedback, or suggestions for our classes or for potential visiting instructors, please do not hesitate to reach out at info@716ceramicsstudio.com