Course Description: Ceramics: Hand Building Techniques

Designed for those at the beginner to advanced beginner level, this course introduces the foundational techniques of working with clay using only your hands and simple tools. Students will explore multiple hand building techniques including: press, hump/slump and slip casting molds, box forms with lids, and coil and slab sculpture. This course provides a supportive environment to experiment with personal expression whether you're looking to try something new, or start your journey in ceramics.

Course Details: (seats remaining)

Schedule:

Every week on Monday, starting on 09/22/25 and ending on 11/10/25

Times:

06:00pm-09:00pm PDT

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Price:

Class Price : $309.00

Additional Course Information

Please bring the following supplies to the first day of class. Required materials are available at the COCC Bookstore.

- Bag of clay: Cone 6 G-Mix (must be purchased through the COCC Bookstore)
- Pottery Basic Tool Kit (Preferred is the kit made by Kemper), available at COCC Bookstore
- Recommended materials: Set of paint brushes
- Apron
- Stamps for texture and pattern
- Lock for locker

Instructors

Name

Additional Resources

Philip Newman

No biographical information available

Facility Detail

COCC Pence Hall

PEN 0226

2600 NW College Way

Bend, OR 97703

Cancellation Policy

Students must cancel by contacting our office via phone: (541) 383-7270 or email: ceinfo@cocc.edu. Cancellations received 5 days prior to the start of the class will receive a full refund. Full refunds are also issued for classes cancelled by COCC. Refunds will be issued back to your card or in the form of a check and mailed within two weeks of the cancellation date if paid by check or cash. Failure to participate in a course or program does not result in a refund. Exceptions to the general refund policy are noted in the course descriptions on our website and in the printed schedule. If you have any questions, please call us at (541) 383-7270.