Find Your Edge- a Short Course for Handbuilders
Fall Class | Registration opens Wednesday, August 6, 2025 12:01 AM EDT
This 4-week course encourages the exploration of a variety of hand-building techniques such as coiling, pinching, carving and slab building. We will focus on which method of construction works best for the intended result for creating strong sculptural forms with a dynamic edge. At the same time, pushing your personal edge as an artist. Glazing will not be covered.
- No class: 11/26
Clay is not included in lab fee. Clay is to be purchased through the office. Purchase can be made via email, by phone and/or in person during office hours. Please note specific clay body when placing order. Porcelain clay bodies (257 and 437) are priced at $60 per unit. Non-porcelain clay bodies are priced at $35 per unit. Purchase in advance of class and present receipt to instructor before collecting clay.
- Please bring basic clay tools, available for purchase at the CAC.
Wendy Liss
Wendy Liss is an artist, designer, and educator. Her current work consists of hand-built ceramic sculptures and outdoor installations that explore various clay bodies and firing methods. Inspired by nature and the human figure, Liss works out of her studio in the suburbs of Philadelphia.
Liss earned her Bachelor of Fine Arts (‘84) and an Art Education Certification (‘85) from Moore College of Art in Philadelphia, PA.
Her work is shown throughout the Mid-Atlantic region and is available through InLiquid, The Art Shop at Moore College of Art and Design, Parisa Rugs & Decor in Old City Philadelphia and Werring Contemporary Gallery.