The Volcano Art Center is hosting six-week “Handbuilding with Clay” afternoon and evening workshops beginning Aug. 9 and 11 at the center’s Niualani Campus in Volcano Village.
The Volcano Art Center is hosting six-week “Handbuilding with Clay” afternoon and evening workshops beginning Aug. 9 and 11 at the center’s Niualani Campus in Volcano Village.
“Handbuilding” is working with clay by hand, using only simple tools and not the pottery wheel. Before potters had the wheel, they were creating beautiful pots and clay forms using clay, their hands and fingers and basic hand tools.
In fact, coils of clay can be used to build bowls, vases and other forms in various shapes and sizes.
When was the last time you heard someone say, “Excuse me, but I’ve got to go fire up the kiln”?
“This workshop is a great way for everyone to experience clay,” said instructor Lisa Louise Adams. “Not many have access to clay, brushes, glazes and a chance to learn and fire their clay in a kiln.”
Adams will show how to coil, pinch and slab-build form, manipulate and carve then let dry, get fired, paint on glazes and fire again. Wheels will be available for those who already know how to throw.
The Tuesday evening sessions are from 6:30-8:30 p.m. starting Aug. 9 and the Thursday afternoon classes are 2:30-4:30 p.m. beginning Aug. 11. The cost for the either workshop is $125 or $113 for VAC members, plus a $25 materials fee. Students must bring a towel.
VAC’s Niualani Campus is located at 19-4074 Old Volcano Road. No previous experience needed. Bring a joy of discovery and sense of adventure.
For more information, visit www.volcanoartcenter.org.