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Hand-Built Trees

$50.00

Get into the holiday spirit and spruce up your space!

In this class, you will hand-build your own small tree ornament or figurine using a coil building method, then decorate it using underglazes and surface design techniques. Get a head start on handmade gifts fir your friends and family, and try basic handbuilding skills — we hope you’ll be pining to learn more.

Children 5 and older are welcome but must be accompanied by an adult. Parents with children should register for 2 spots. Class is limited to 8 participants. All levels are welcome.

Please check our FAQ’s page for additional information on the studio and read our Cancelation Policy prior to booking!

This is a one day, 2 hour class. You’ll pick up your finished pieces 3-4 weeks after the class.

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Get into the holiday spirit and spruce up your space!

In this class, you will hand-build your own small tree ornament or figurine using a coil building method, then decorate it using underglazes and surface design techniques. Get a head start on handmade gifts fir your friends and family, and try basic handbuilding skills — we hope you’ll be pining to learn more.

Children 5 and older are welcome but must be accompanied by an adult. Parents with children should register for 2 spots. Class is limited to 8 participants. All levels are welcome.

Please check our FAQ’s page for additional information on the studio and read our Cancelation Policy prior to booking!

This is a one day, 2 hour class. You’ll pick up your finished pieces 3-4 weeks after the class.

Meet the Instructors

Haley Renee is an interdisciplinary artist and has been handbuilding for 11 years. She has a BA in History with a Minor in Southwest Asian and North African Studies, and licensure in Art Education. Her research and work are informed by colonial photography archives, imperialism, surveillance technology, and migration. She teaches global contemporary art history, studio art, and film photography at a local high school. 

Lindsay Wood  (she/her) began playing with clay back in 2015 when she took her first ceramics class at the Visual Arts Center in Richmond, and has been hooked ever since! Using handbuilding techniques, she creates both functional and sculptural forms. Some of her wares are carved with imagery reflective of her inspirations, joys, memories and nature. Lindsay has taught classes through local nonprofits Art 180 and Art on Wheels, and has been a part of the Hand / Thrown team since summer of 2019. She believes that art has healing powers, and can touch people’s lives by reducing stress, boosting self-esteem, and encouraging self-expression.