{"product_id":"hand-building-course","title":"6-Weeks Hand Building Course","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e6-Weeks Hand Building Course\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"block-yui_3_17_2_1_1554292232115_7637\" class=\"sqs-block html-block sqs-block-html\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sqs-block-content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sqs-html-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cu\u003eWinter Term\u003c\/u\u003e:    starts by the week of 20th July 2026\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cu\u003eSpring Term\u003c\/u\u003e:     starts by the week of 12th October 2026\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cu\u003eSummer Term\u003c\/u\u003e:  starts by the week of 1st Feb 2027\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cu\u003eAutumn Term\u003c\/u\u003e:  starts by the week of 18th April 2027\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiscover the creative possibilities of clay in our 6-week Hand Building Course. Guided by leading artist Sachiko Mardon, you'll learn the fundamental hand-building and sculpting techniques used to create both functional and decorative ceramic pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThroughout the course, you'll be introduced to the full ceramic-making process, from working with raw clay through to glazing and finishing. You'll explore a variety of essential hand-building methods, including coiling, slab building, pinching, hand forming, and joining techniques. Using these skills, you'll create a range of projects, from domestic ware such as bowls, cups, and platters to unique sculptural artworks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur small class sizes ensure plenty of individual attention and one-on-one feedback, making this course suitable for complete beginners as well as those with previous pottery experience who would like to refine their skills or develop a personal body of work in a supportive and structured environment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHand building is a wonderful alternative to wheel throwing and is especially popular with students who have found the pottery wheel challenging but still want to create beautiful and expressive pieces from clay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e✓ 10kg bag of clay\u003cbr\u003e✓ Pottery tools for use during the course\u003cbr\u003e✓ Glazes and finishing materials\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDuration\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e2,5 hours\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003ePeople aged 15+ with no prior experience required. All levels welcome.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat to Bring\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e✓ Please bring an apron and a hand towel.\u003cbr\u003e✓ Closed-toe shoes are required\u003cbr\u003e✓ Long hair must be tied back and \u003cspan\u003efingernails trimmed short\u003c\/span\u003e for safety and comfort.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdditional Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e✓Firing costs are separate. We charge $10 per kilogram for non-glazed pieces and $12 per kilogram for glazed pieces. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✓Finished ceramic pieces will be ready for collection approximately 2–3 weeks after the final class.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Teacher\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSachiko Mardon holds a Bachelor of Industrial Design (RMIT) and a Master of Fine Arts (Ceramics – UTAS). Alongside running her own studio practice at Jack’s Magazine, she also teaches ceramics at the Incinerator Gallery, bringing both professional studio experience and teaching expertise to her classes.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Melbourne Pottery School","offers":[{"title":"Summer Term","offer_id":46253689864391,"sku":null,"price":495.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Autumn Term","offer_id":46253689897159,"sku":null,"price":495.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Winter Term","offer_id":46253689929927,"sku":null,"price":495.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Spring Term","offer_id":46253689962695,"sku":null,"price":495.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0756\/2323\/5783\/files\/R0010815.jpg?v=1781744910","url":"https:\/\/melbournepotteryschool.com.au\/products\/hand-building-course","provider":"Melbourne Pottery School","version":"1.0","type":"link"}