Description
In this hands-on class, we’ll explore the many ways clay can be used to create sculptural form—from figurative works inspired by people or animals, to abstract pieces that celebrate shape, texture, and movement. Whether you come in with an idea or want to find inspiration in class, this course is all about developing your own creative direction while learning the sculptural language of clay.
Led by artist and educator Paige Wright, you’ll receive personalized guidance as you design and build your own ceramic sculptures. Instruction includes demos, slide presentations, and one-on-one feedback, allowing you to move fluidly from concept to construction, and finishing with surface treatment.
You’ll learn to:
- Explore figurative and abstract approaches to sculpture
- Build using coil, slab, and solid methods, as well as combinations of wheel-thrown and hand-built forms (demos catered to student’s needs)
- Hollow, reattach, and alter solid forms for safe firing
- Add details, textures, and expressive elements to enhance your work
- Experiment with slips, underglazes, and surface finishes—including both ceramic and “cold finish” materials
This class welcomes artists of all levels who are ready to expand their ideas of what clay can do. Whether your goal is to make a stylized figure, a creature or hybrid form, or a purely abstract sculpture focused on rhythm and proportion, you’ll gain the technical and conceptual tools to bring your vision to life.
What’s Included:
- 10 instructed sessions (2.5 hours each)
- 25 lbs of clay per student
- Firing for 1–10 pieces (depending on scale; max size approx. 14–24 inches)
- Access to our full range of tools and custom glazes
- 24 hours of Open Studio time for independent work
Open Studio Hours:
Tuesdays, 1pm-5pm
Fridays, 4pm-8pm
Saturdays, 1pm-5pm
Sundays, 10am-2pm
Photography Consent: By engaging in Radius Art Studio’s community, such as classes and events, you consent to the use of photographs featuring you and your artwork for promotional purposes on various social media platforms. We value and honor your creativity, ensuring all shared content reflects the positive spirit of our studio. If you choose not to be featured, kindly inform us, and we will make efforts to exclude images with your presence. Feel free to tag us in your photos, and let us know if you wish to be tagged in our posts.