Handbuilding for Beginners/Intermediates (In person)

Handbuilding for Beginners/Intermediates (In person)

In-Person: Adult | Registration closed 4/21/2024

20 Academy Street Arlington, MA 02476 United States

Clayroom

Beginner / Intermediate

4/24/2024-6/12/2024

10:00 AM-1:00 PM on Wed

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513.00 USD

Member Discount Available

We are easily seduced by the potter’s wheel, but there are a multitude of ways that handbuilding can create just as seductive pieces of work. Explore the methods of handbuilding using just your hands and some additional tools, just as the ancient masters! In this class, you will learn how to create functional and sculptural pieces using pinching, coiling and slab building to name a few. You will also learn a variety of surface decoration techniques using glaze and underglaze. All levels are welcome.

With Artist Megan Hinman

  • Important: Facilities Update for Spring 2024 Programs

    Due to facility improvement projects being conducted by the Town, ACA has been notified that our building’s elevator will be out of commission for 6 weeks this spring, beginning in mid-April. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. If you have concerns about traveling the three flights of stairs to our space on the 3rd floor, please let us know via email (info@acarts.org) or phone: (781) 648-6220. 

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  • Registration includes clay, firing, and glazing for the class.

    Instructor will discuss materials on the first day of class. You are welcome to buy your own tools or use our communal supplies.
Hinman, Megan

Megan Hinman (she/her/hers) is an experienced arts educator and ceramic artist. She holds a M.A.T. from Tufts University/School of the Museum of Fine Arts as well as a Graphic Design Certificate from Mass College of Art and Design. Prior to her time at ACA, Megan was a visual arts teacher at a local high school for 17 years, teaching a range of classes including ceramics, drawing and painting and graphic design. She combines her love of design and clay to create dynamic functional clay pieces using various surface decoration techniques. Megan especially loves altering wheel-thrown pieces by adding hand-built elements. Megan is excited to share her love of clay with her students and watch them discover their own creative potential with such an amazing medium. You can learn more about Megan and her work by visiting her website: www.meganhinman.com