Intro to Handbuilding - Jan. 8th-29th
Winter Pottery Journey – A 4-Week Handbuilding Course! ❄️✨
This January, warm up your winter nights by diving into the magic of pottery in our 4-Week Handbuilding Pottery Adventure, running every Wednesday, January 8th- 29th, from 6:30-9pm.
Whether you're brand new to pottery or looking to grow your confidence with clay, this course is designed for you. It’s a small group experience—only 4 participants—ensuring a cozy, hands-on environment where your creativity can truly thrive. With personalized guidance from our expert instructor, Helen, you’ll explore the possibilities of clay and discover just how rewarding and meditative handbuilding can be.
Why Join This Winter Course?
This isn’t just a class—it’s an invitation to reconnect with yourself through art. Start the new year by picking up a new skill, making something with your hands, and maybe even surprising yourself with what you can create. Plus, you’ll meet other like-minded makers who are on their own creative journeys.
What You’ll Learn:
Across four weeks, you’ll master foundational handbuilding techniques like pinching, coiling, and slab building, and create unique pieces to take home and cherish. Expect to craft a mix of bowls, mugs, planters, and even some decorative or sculptural pieces, all while gaining confidence to continue exploring pottery independently.
Weekly Adventures in Clay:
Week 1: Create your first masterpiece—a hand-pinched bowl—and experiment with coil building to make a second piece.
Week 2: Learn to roll slabs using the studio’s slab roller and design your very own mug, perfect for cozy winter drinks.
Week 3: Explore creative freedom with templates or freeform techniques to design a project that’s uniquely yours. Add personality with surface designs like textures, carving, or stamping.
Week 4: Discover the art of glazing and underglazing as you finish your creations with beautiful, food-safe colors.
Course Perks:
Small Class Size: Only 4 participants for plenty of one-on-one instruction and support.
Open Studio Hours: Practice outside of class during our daily studio hours (11am-7pm) or enjoy full-day access on class days (6am-midnight).
Comprehensive Materials: Includes 15 lbs. of your choice of clay (white stoneware or brown speckled buff), all studio glazes, tools, firings, and personal shelf space to store your projects.
A Creative Community: Studio Sumi is a warm, welcoming space for makers of all levels. You’ll feel right at home here.
Why You’ll Love This Workshop
At Studio Sumi, we believe pottery is more than just art—it’s a journey of discovery, a chance to slow down, connect with yourself, and bring something beautiful into the world. Whether you want to gift your creations or use them in your daily routine, this winter course offers the perfect balance of creativity and skill-building.
Location:
Studio Sumi
5031 Geary Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94118
Winter Pottery Journey – A 4-Week Handbuilding Course! ❄️✨
This January, warm up your winter nights by diving into the magic of pottery in our 4-Week Handbuilding Pottery Adventure, running every Wednesday, January 8th- 29th, from 6:30-9pm.
Whether you're brand new to pottery or looking to grow your confidence with clay, this course is designed for you. It’s a small group experience—only 4 participants—ensuring a cozy, hands-on environment where your creativity can truly thrive. With personalized guidance from our expert instructor, Helen, you’ll explore the possibilities of clay and discover just how rewarding and meditative handbuilding can be.
Why Join This Winter Course?
This isn’t just a class—it’s an invitation to reconnect with yourself through art. Start the new year by picking up a new skill, making something with your hands, and maybe even surprising yourself with what you can create. Plus, you’ll meet other like-minded makers who are on their own creative journeys.
What You’ll Learn:
Across four weeks, you’ll master foundational handbuilding techniques like pinching, coiling, and slab building, and create unique pieces to take home and cherish. Expect to craft a mix of bowls, mugs, planters, and even some decorative or sculptural pieces, all while gaining confidence to continue exploring pottery independently.
Weekly Adventures in Clay:
Week 1: Create your first masterpiece—a hand-pinched bowl—and experiment with coil building to make a second piece.
Week 2: Learn to roll slabs using the studio’s slab roller and design your very own mug, perfect for cozy winter drinks.
Week 3: Explore creative freedom with templates or freeform techniques to design a project that’s uniquely yours. Add personality with surface designs like textures, carving, or stamping.
Week 4: Discover the art of glazing and underglazing as you finish your creations with beautiful, food-safe colors.
Course Perks:
Small Class Size: Only 4 participants for plenty of one-on-one instruction and support.
Open Studio Hours: Practice outside of class during our daily studio hours (11am-7pm) or enjoy full-day access on class days (6am-midnight).
Comprehensive Materials: Includes 15 lbs. of your choice of clay (white stoneware or brown speckled buff), all studio glazes, tools, firings, and personal shelf space to store your projects.
A Creative Community: Studio Sumi is a warm, welcoming space for makers of all levels. You’ll feel right at home here.
Why You’ll Love This Workshop
At Studio Sumi, we believe pottery is more than just art—it’s a journey of discovery, a chance to slow down, connect with yourself, and bring something beautiful into the world. Whether you want to gift your creations or use them in your daily routine, this winter course offers the perfect balance of creativity and skill-building.
Location:
Studio Sumi
5031 Geary Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94118
Winter Pottery Journey – A 4-Week Handbuilding Course! ❄️✨
This January, warm up your winter nights by diving into the magic of pottery in our 4-Week Handbuilding Pottery Adventure, running every Wednesday, January 8th- 29th, from 6:30-9pm.
Whether you're brand new to pottery or looking to grow your confidence with clay, this course is designed for you. It’s a small group experience—only 4 participants—ensuring a cozy, hands-on environment where your creativity can truly thrive. With personalized guidance from our expert instructor, Helen, you’ll explore the possibilities of clay and discover just how rewarding and meditative handbuilding can be.
Why Join This Winter Course?
This isn’t just a class—it’s an invitation to reconnect with yourself through art. Start the new year by picking up a new skill, making something with your hands, and maybe even surprising yourself with what you can create. Plus, you’ll meet other like-minded makers who are on their own creative journeys.
What You’ll Learn:
Across four weeks, you’ll master foundational handbuilding techniques like pinching, coiling, and slab building, and create unique pieces to take home and cherish. Expect to craft a mix of bowls, mugs, planters, and even some decorative or sculptural pieces, all while gaining confidence to continue exploring pottery independently.
Weekly Adventures in Clay:
Week 1: Create your first masterpiece—a hand-pinched bowl—and experiment with coil building to make a second piece.
Week 2: Learn to roll slabs using the studio’s slab roller and design your very own mug, perfect for cozy winter drinks.
Week 3: Explore creative freedom with templates or freeform techniques to design a project that’s uniquely yours. Add personality with surface designs like textures, carving, or stamping.
Week 4: Discover the art of glazing and underglazing as you finish your creations with beautiful, food-safe colors.
Course Perks:
Small Class Size: Only 4 participants for plenty of one-on-one instruction and support.
Open Studio Hours: Practice outside of class during our daily studio hours (11am-7pm) or enjoy full-day access on class days (6am-midnight).
Comprehensive Materials: Includes 15 lbs. of your choice of clay (white stoneware or brown speckled buff), all studio glazes, tools, firings, and personal shelf space to store your projects.
A Creative Community: Studio Sumi is a warm, welcoming space for makers of all levels. You’ll feel right at home here.
Why You’ll Love This Workshop
At Studio Sumi, we believe pottery is more than just art—it’s a journey of discovery, a chance to slow down, connect with yourself, and bring something beautiful into the world. Whether you want to gift your creations or use them in your daily routine, this winter course offers the perfect balance of creativity and skill-building.
Location:
Studio Sumi
5031 Geary Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94118
Instructor Bio:
Helen is a ceramicist in San Francisco. She picked it up as a hobby during the pandemic 3 years ago and has stuck with it since then. She loves making functional pieces and infusing their magic in every day life. You can find her and her frogs on Insta at @helenspots.
Check out Helen’s Instagram
Why Choose Studio Sumi:
Whether you're seeking a new hobby or rekindling an old passion, our classes and workshops are perfect for individuals of all skill levels. Studio Sumi is a community of like-minded creatives, and our collective goal is to unwind in a friendly pottery studio, and discover the joy of working with clay.
FAQs:
First Class
Please arrive about 5 minutes before the class begins to check in and find a seat. The first class is important to attend because you will get the door code to the studio for your open studio days, and you will get a comprehensive tour of the studio and machinery.
Age Requirement
The classes are paced for and primarily booked with adults, but students 16+ can sign up with a guardians permission. If you have any questions please email bri@sumiware.com.
Cancellation Policy
To request a cancellation or refund, please email bri@sumiware.com. Refunds requested more than one week prior to the class date are fully refundable or you can reschedule to a different class. Refunds requested within one week from the class date are 50% refundable. No refunds are given within 24hrs of the start of class. Should a class not fill sufficiently, it may be cancelled 24hrs prior to the class date and full refund will be issued to those enrolled. Thanks for understanding!
Missing a Class
The first class is foundational to the entire series; I strongly recommend that if you are unable to attend the first class that you consider joining us for another month when you can attend them in sequence. For the other classes, if you are unable to attend or miss a week, email bri@sumiware.com and you can join another class for the week or schedule a 1:1 make-up (additional fee may apply).