Intro to Slab Handbuilding
Adult (Ages 16+) | Registration opens 2/4/2026 10:00 AM
In this 8-session class, students will be introduced to the basics of hand building using slabs. From very simple to very elaborate forms, slabs are a fun and versatile way to bring ideas to life. New techniques and ideas will be introduced each week, but students are free to take what they're learning in any direction: functional dinnerware, home decor, fine art, and more. No experience necessary!
With Artist Samantha McLelland
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Samantha McLelland
Samantha McLelland is a ceramist, illustrator, and teacher. She illustrated the book Rosie's Garden, written by Olivia Coates and published in 2025; she has also participated in many local pottery shows, and was selected for the 2025 Pottery Makers Illustrated Reader Submission Contest.