This full year course offers a study of the incredible beauty of hand building techniques. Processes include: clay handling, joining, building and glazing. Using surface texture and design you will create 3-d functional pottery and sculptural forms.  Drying, surface finishing and glaze application is covered. We use white and dark clay, glazes are studied for color decoration and design enhancement. Some projects are given and note book logs are required to encourage good technique and design. Students are invited to expand on assignments and create their own designs and to participate in the kiln firing process. Come have fun and learn the stress relief of working in clay!