BIPOC Classes
We offer several one-day and multi-week classes that are specifically for — and taught by — people who are Black, Indigenous, or People of Color (BIPOC). While the class format and structure are the same as our other offerings, BIPOC classes are priced at a lower rate to reduce barriers to clay education.
Interested in scholarship opportunities? Send an email to community@handthrown.studio.
One-Day
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BIPOC Give it a Shot! Wheel Throwing
2-hour wheel throwing class. $25 per person.
First time at the wheel? No problem! This class is made for you. Lumpy pots and goofy bowls galore. Give it a shot and see if you like it! You’ll throw several pieces on the wheel and choose your favorite 2 to save.
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BIPOC Hand-Built Canisters
2.5-hour handbuilding class. $32.50 per person.
A place to put your trinkets, tchotchkes, and secret stash of treats! n this beginner handbuilding workshop, you’ll learn to build a lidded canister from scratch. Utilizing texture tools, carving and other surface decorating techniques you’ll make a unique piece from raw clay.
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BIPOC Let's Make a Mug!
2-hour handbuilding class. $25 per person.
Chances are you use one almost every day. So why not drink from a mug you made?! We’ll walk you through all the steps needed to make your very own mug. From rolling the slab to adding texture and painting on underglaze you’ll get a basic understanding of handbuilding.
Multi-Week
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BIPOC Beginning Clay - Wheel Throwing
6 weeks, $275 per person
We'll cover wedging clay, throwing, shaping and trimming on the wheel, surface decoration, and glaze application. Build a solid foundation for your ceramics journey, or use this class to firm up your skills in a supportive environment among other people of color.