Hand building: Slab Built Functional
Adult Course | Registration opens 8/6/2025 10:00 AM MDT
Sets are a great way to work on consistency and unity in multiple pieces, create a conversation starting piece that sits on a table or even hangs on a wall in your homes. Most of the time we think of place settings or tea sets, I challenge you to think a little differently. These items could be decorative bottle forms, a pitcher and cup set, salt and pepper sets, or even decorative wall sculptures. In addition to making these pieces, think about how these items come together. Is there a base or some other item that may hold them together? Does it have to be clay? Can it be a repurposed or a found object? Our goal will be to develop an idea through discussion, come up with a plan and execute a final product. Please have an idea ready the first night of class and lets bring them to fruition!
Clay:
Each class includes a materials fee which covers the cost of firing and glazing. In addition to this fee, students will need to purchase clay through the Registration Office at ASLD, which must be done in person. Clay costs are $20 for 25lbs of stoneware, $25 for 25lbs of porcelain. Please only purchase clay from ASLD, unless approved by the studio manager. No low-fire clays may be used at ASLD.
Tools:
Community tools are available for student use, in exception of a small sponge. If you prefer personal tools, a basic ceramics tool kit, small sponges and large clean up sponges are available for purchase at the Registration Office.
Other supplies:
Students are encouraged to wear clothes that can get dirty to ceramics class, including close-toed shoes. We also recommend bringing an apron and a towel.
Please review the ceramics studio policies before attending the first class: CERAMICS STUDIO POLICIES
- Local Ceramic supply stores:
- Rocky Mountain Clay 1220 W 1st Ave, Denver, CO 80223
Continental Clay 5303 East 47th Ave., Denver, CO 80216
Stoneleaf Pottery 6611 W 58th Pl, Arvada, CO 80003
Meiningers 499 Broadway, Denver, CO 80203