Intermediate Hand Building

2026 BOOKINGS NOW OPEN!!

Tutored by Tracey Richards

$450 (includes booking fee)

Take your ceramics practice to the next level with this 8-week Intermediate Hand Building Course. Designed for those who have already completed a beginner course or have some prior hand-building experience, this course focuses on refining techniques, exploring more complex forms, and developing your individual style.

You'll revisit core methods like pinching, coiling, and slab-building with greater depth, while also being introduced to advanced techniques such as Kurinuki (carving from a solid block), advance decoration technique and sgraffito. The course encourages larger-scale projects, experimentation with texture and surface design, and deeper conceptual thinking in your work.

Whether you're aiming to create functional pottery or sculptural pieces, this course provides a supportive space to push your creative boundaries and build confidence in your ceramic skills.

You will develop:

•          Deeper technical skills in hand building and surface decoration

•          Experience working on larger, more ambitious ceramic forms

•          Confidence in developing personal projects and creative expression

•          A strong foundation in both functional and sculptural ceramic practices

Term 1 2026 commences 3 February from 9:30am-11:30am

All materials supplied.

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About: The Cooroy Butter Factory Pottery Studio is a community space for potters of all skill levels. It is well equipped with pottery wheels, a slab roller, an extruder, kilns and plenty of workspace. Work solo at your own pace, or join a class. Please note that all classes and events are for adults (age 16+) unless otherwise stipulated. Learn more about the Pottery Studio here https://cooroybutterfactory.com.au/pottery-studio/