The 6-Week Hand-Building: Fundamentals
Apr. 23th - May 28th (Thursday, 6:00 PM-8:00 PM)
Available spots
Service Description
This 6-week course is where it all starts. Step away from the screens, drop the daily grind, and join us in our ego-free studio. For six weeks, you'll learn the fundamentals of hand building in a raw, welcoming environment designed for you to safely fail your way to mastery. Without the distraction of a spinning wheel, you'll learn how to construct functional art using just the earth and your own two hands. Expect muddy fingers, a few beautifully wobbly first attempts, and that incredible moment when your vision finally takes shape right in your palms. The Details: Length: 6 weeks (Meets 1x a week and builds skills each session) Class Time: 2.5 hours each week Seats: Intimate 10-person class size Price: $350 per person Bonus: Complimentary open studio hours are included while the studio is open so you can practice your new skills! What We Cover: Getting Grounded: Understanding the clay, wedging, and learning how moisture and pressure affect your work. Pinching & Coiling: Mastering the oldest techniques in the book to build organic forms, mugs, and curved vessels from the ground up. Slab Building: Rolling out flat, even sheets of clay to construct geometric shapes, boxes, or structured vases. Connection & Texture: Learning how to properly score and slip to attach handles and joints, plus adding carvings or stamped textures to your pieces. Glazing: Adding color and finishing your fully fired work to take home. Perfect For: First-Timers: Complete beginners ready to try something tactile and real without the learning curve of the potter's wheel. Returners: Anyone who has touched clay before and wants a welcoming, no-judgment space for a refresher. The Burnt-Out: Anyone looking to swap their screen time for a weekly, hands-on creative ritual to wind down. "The journey of creation is challenging but it's your own. Don't compare or judge the work of others." — The Throwdown Core
Upcoming Sessions
Cancellation Policy
1. Cancellation & Refund Policy 6-week courses Our 6 week courses are in high-demand and involve significant preparation. Cancellations made 10 days or more before the first day of the course will receive a 100% refund. No partial refunds or credits will be issued once the course has started. Workshops For one time workshops, a full refund will be issued if cancellation is made at least 10 days in advance. Missed workshops are non-refundable and cannot be credited or rescheduled. Membership There are no refunds for Membership. To cancel, members must submit a written cancellation request to hello@throwdownceramics.com at least 30 days prior to their next billing date. Membership will remain active during the 30-day notice period and no partial refund will be issued. Members are responsible for all charges incurred until the cancellation period is complete. 2. Missed Classes & Attendance Because our curriculum is sequential and our classes are typically at capacity, we cannot offer "make-up" sessions, prorated refunds or credits for individual missed classes. No-Show Policy: If you miss a class, we are unable to offer a refund, credit or a "catch-up" private lesson. Late cancellations are treated as missed classes. Class Absences: We cannot offer a make-up class, your instructor will do their best to provide brief recap at your next attended class to keep you on track. Emergency Situations: We understand life happens. In the event of a documented medical emergency or bereavement, please email us at hello@throwdownceramics.com to discuss eligibility for studio credit, issued at our discretion. 3. Studio Cancellations Throwdown Ceramics reserves the right to cancel any class due to low enrollment, instructor illness, or unforeseen studio issues (e.g., kiln failure or power outage). In the event of a studio-initiated cancellation, participants can be offered studio credit or the option to reschedule into another available session. Refunds are not guaranteed and will be issued at the studio's discretion. 4. Transferring Your Spot If you can no longer attend but have a friend who wants to take your place, it may be possible to transfer your registration to them at no extra cost.The new participant must complete all required waivers and agreements before attending. 6 Week Courses Transfers are only permitted if requested via email at hello@throwdownceramics.com at least 24 hours before the firsts class. Once the course has started, tran
Contact Details
hello@throwdownceramics.com
2350 Saratoga Street, Alameda, CA, USA