Constructing & Carving Clay for Handbuilders
Winter Class | Registration opens Wednesday, November 5, 2025 12:01 AM EST
Using slab, coil and other clay construction techniques, students will build a foundation for experimenting and learning the many techniques of clay. Carving can create sculptural work and provide interesting surface treatments. Techniques for many options will be explored.
- Clay is not included in lab fee. Creek Clay can be purchased with registration.
All other clay bodies must 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 note: Students who wish to fire work in the soda kiln and are currently registered in a class that is not soda kiln specific can do so for an additional $20 fee/semester. Only available to students who have previously taken a soda specific class or workshop at CAC.
- Please bring basic clay tools, available for purchase at the CAC.