Intro to Hand Building Lesson

Try your hand at pottery! This beginner’s workshop lets you try out the basics.


Mary Helen McNally
Mary Helen McNally
4.8 (6)
4k followers

2 hours Class size 2 to 14 guests    

  $60 - $75 ($75 per guest when you book for 2+ guests, $60/guest for 6+ guests)

In this exciting hand-building workshop, you will learn the fundamentals of creating beautiful pottery using just your hands and a few simple tools. Throughout the session, you will be guided through the step-by-step process of shaping clay into unique and functional pieces that you can proudly display in your home.
Don't worry if you're new to pottery – this class is perfect for beginners! Your instructor, Mary Helen, will create a supportive and creative atmosphere, ensuring that you feel comfortable and confident as you explore this new activity.
You'll be amazed at how quickly the time flies as you work with the malleable clay, discovering the joy of shaping it into various forms. By the end of the class, you will have created your very own hand-built pottery pieces to take home and enjoy.
Get ready to unleash your creative potential and dive into the world of hand-building - it's a rewarding and therapeutic experience that you won't want to miss!
This workshop takes place in Mary Helen’s home-based studio in southwest Austin.


Knowledge required
Beginner-friendly
 
What you'll get
  • Materials and supplies to make 2-3 small pottery projects
  • Work will be fired and glazed following the workshop and ready for pickup within 3-4 weeks.

Suitable for

This class is great for a date idea, team building activity or bachelorette party.

Suitable for adults, and kids (minimum 8 years old).

An adult must accompany any attending kids, and must pay for a separate ticket.

This experience would also be a fun gift for her, gift for mom or gift for couples.

Location

Austin, TX

Exact location is masked for privacy. You'll automatically get the specific address after booking.

Intro to Hand Building Lesson location
More about this class

This class is new, and this teacher has 6 reviews for their other experiences - which you can see here.

This class is also covered by ClassBento's money-back guarantee.

Your teacher

Mary Helen McNally
Mary Helen McNally

4.8 (6)
4k followers

Mary Helen McNally is a working artist and art/STEAM instructor living in Austin, Texas. M.H. Is the founder of ATX Kiln Club, a community pottery group in south Austin that provides education and firing services to local artists and makers. M.H. also works as an instructor at local pottery studios and at the children’s art school, Figment Creative Labs.

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