Intermediate Hand Building | Term 4

Tutored by Tracey Richards

$450 (includes booking fee)

Tuesday 9:30am-11:30am

Saturday 9:30am-11:30am New Time - suitable for both Beginners and Intermediate students*

* NOTE to book the Saturday session, go to the booking page for Hand Building

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 4 commences Tuesday 6 October and runs for 8 weeks.

Select the Book Now button to secure your place.

A note on clay: this course includes a complimentary block of recycled PB103 Fine White Stoneware Clay that fires white. This is fine for smaller to medium pieces.

We suggest however if you want to push yourself to build bigger and better works than previously, to buy a block of the following clay:

Potters Clay Stoneware Unfiltered Clay 20kg

Fires to a toast colour

You can purchase directly from the Clay Shed, Kunda Park or order through the CBFAC Pottery Studio upon commencement.

The Clay Shed can be found at:

2/24 Hitech Dr, Kunda Park QLD 4556

(07) 5476 5977 https://clayshed.com.au/

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/

Intermediate Hand Building | Term 4

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Intermediate Hand Building - Tuesdays 9:30am-11:30am (commences 6 October 2026) ticket