Fall 2025 - Handbuilding for Adults with Theresa - Wednesday Evenings
Time: Wednesday Evenings, 6:30 - 9:30pm
Location: Waterloo Potter's Workshop (in Waterloo Park)
Teacher: Theresa Gilhuly (@thegilhuly)
Class size: 6 - 9 students
Class Description: Through this in-person class at the Waterloo Potter's Workshop, students will learn the basics of handbuilding, including: pinch pots, coil, slab, slump and hump molds, and joining. Students will also start exploring surface design through texture and glazing. No prior experience with clay is required!
Full Schedule: This course runs for six weeks of making, followed by a week off for firing, then a glazing class, and finally a session to pick up and review your work.
- Wed Oct 8 – Making
- Wed Oct 15 – Making
- Wed Oct 22 – Making
- Wed Oct 29 – Making
- Wed Nov 5 – Making
- Wed Nov 12 – Making
- (Week off for firing)
- Mon Nov 24 – Glazing
- Wed Dec 3 – Pot pickup + potluck 🎉
Note: The glazing class will take place on Monday Nov 24 instead of Wednesday to avoid a scheduling conflict. If you’re unable to attend on that date, please register for a different session or a future class.
Cancellation Policy: We understand that plans can change! If you cancel more than a week before the course begins, we’ll issue you a refund (minus a $25 cancellation fee). If you need to cancel within a week of the start date, we’re only able to offer a refund if we can fill your spot before the first class. Please note that due to the small size of our studio, we aren't able to offer makeup sessions or refunds for missed classes.
