Make every meal look great

Handbuild a Dinnerware Set

Make a set of 12-16 piece dinnerware

$475 per person
6 week group course

Serve your meals on slab dinnerware to add character, texture, and uniqueness. Everything you serve on them will enhance the dining experience.

What you’ll learn:

  • How to hand build a dinnerware set for 4, consisting of dinner & appetizer plates, bowl, cup or other items
  • Decorate by carving, sgraffito, underglaze painting, or glazing
  • Finish 12-16 pieces with glaze

Duration:

  • Meet once a week for 6 weeks
  • Each Class Session is 2.5 hours

Experience & Requirements:

  • No experience necessary
  • Age 14 and over

Class Size

Up to 5 students

What’s provided:

  • Unlimited access to studio during open studio hours
  • 50lbs of clay
  • More clay available to purchase if needed
  • Use of studio tools, glazes and underglaze

Instructor:

Henry Yiu

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Cancelation & Refund Policy

To request a cancellation and refund, email info@throwandbuild.com. 100% of tuition less $15 processing fee when requested no later than 14 days of start of class. 80% of tuition requested less $15 processing feel within 7 days. 50% refundable less $15 processing fee refunded within 3 days before class. There will be no refunds within 2 days before class starts. Should a class not fill sufficiently, we may cancel it one week prior to the first class session.

FAQ’S

I missed class, can I reschedule?

No class make up if you miss a class. However you have unlimited access to open studio for the duration of your class. Your instructor will catch you up in the next class after the demo and you can get help during your instructor's "Potter's Hours" where they are the studio tech and they can help you at those times as wll.

During my 6-week course, can I access the studio outside of class time?

Yes, students enrolled in multi-week classes has unlimited access to the open studio.

Can I bring my friends to open studio?

Yes, your friends are welcomed to come to the studio for 1 session for Open studio during the studio's public hours from 10am - 2pm Sat & Sun, they are not permitted to attend during class sessions. If space is available at work tables, they can use the space to play with clay. If the studio is busy, we ask that you defer the workspace station to other studio members.

What should I wear to class?

Wear comfortable clothing that you are okay with getting dirty. We have aprons for your use, but they may limited.

Do I need to bring my own tools?

We have all the tools you need to shape and trim clay and some others you can try and experiment with. You are welcomed to bring other tools you want to use to make your pottery and keep in your space.

How much does additional clay cost?

Prices for a 25lb bag of clay is about $40-$45 a bag of clay.

We use Tacoma Clay arts clay.