Wednesdays, June 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th 5:30-8:30pm
Calling ceramic hand-builders of all levels: spend time with us at the Digs!
In this class, we will take an in-depth look at coiling, slab building, handles, lids, spoons, and more! This class will focus on the creation of functional dishes, cups, and mugs for your home.
Laura Williams, our versatile instructor, will work closely with students to help them reach their hand-building goals, while also demonstrating basic techniques to refine their skills. Beginners, don't worry! Laura will take your skill level into account and work with you accordingly.
This four-week class is designed to encourage returning students. Attend once for an introduction to hand-building, and re-enroll to refine your skills and receive hands-on assistance with project goals and technical development.
About your Instructor:
Laura Williams
Laura (they/them/she) has been living and making in Chicago since 2016. Their work explores themes of color, image, story-telling and play.
“I feel incredibly lucky to do what I do. I love making and sharing what I learn along the way with those who take my classes. My illustrations and sculptures respond to life. I often put tidbits of myself and those i love in comics and on my ceramics.”
Laura studied ceramics and printmaking at the University of Wisconsin - Madison. They’ve since taught and assisted at several art centers including; Shake Rag Center for the Arts, Penguin Foot Pottery, The Digs Chicago, Watershed Ceramics Center, Haystack Center for Craft, Wheel House Studios and Lillstreet Art Centre.
Learning Objectives:
Developing your pinching, coiling and slab building technique
Understanding of basic skills and when to use them for a desired project.
Handles and additions
Surface decoration: Inlay vs. Sgraffito
Project & Time Management
Self-sufficiency and courtesy in a ceramic studio