This 3-day intensive pottery launchpad is the perfect introduction to hand building with clay. Learn how to construct bowls, drinking vessels and boxes under the guidance of Heather Dynes Smit an accomplished potter with an impressive portfolio. In this 3 afternoon course you will spend 2 classes building forms with clay and the third class glazing and decorating the pieces. Heather will teach you how to build your own tools and forms as part of this workshop. This will allow you to build a personalized style that you can replicate and grow with. This class is a prerequisite for admittance to open studio at GB Arts as a hand builder. All pieces made during class will be glazed and ready for pick up within 2 weeks. 5 pots will be included with your course, additional pieces will cost $10 (+tax) each. DATES & TIMES FRI MAR 20th 12 to 4:30pm SAT MAR 21 12 to 4:30pm FRI MAR 27th 12 to 3:00pm YOUR TUTOR Heather Dynes Smit WHAT YOU NEED TO BRING Tie long hair back Wear clothes and close-toed shoes that can get dirty ACCESSIBILITY Hand strength and coordination required Wheelchair accessible