INTRO TO HAND-BUILDING
(adults 18 years and older)
SUMMER 2025
Register by JULY 21st
Course Description
The Intro to Hand-building Class is the perfect introduction to all the best of the processes of forming clay not possible on the wheel. Frank Bosco developed this course during his teaching career at the Rhode Island School of Design, for majors and elective students throughout the university’s many departments from architecture to illustration.
The curriculum in this class addresses texturing, smooth slabs, and traditional hand-building skills are covered. Explore molds, slab construction, and of course finishing your projects using the many wonderful glaze choices from the over thirty-five studio glazes.
8 Week Hand-building Courses
New this Summer: 3-hour classes_fewer days—more contact hours!
$1250 Tuition at the point of registration.
Group class (4) students only
All tools supplied
Instructor: Frank Bosco
Students receive a total of 4 Thursday night open studio sessions. What is open studio?
Studio clay per bag: $50 any stoneware; $75 porcelain.
*Conditions apply for reduction firing: Size and kiln space limits all assessed for suitability.
Mondays
Course ID: ITHB-M-AM 10:30am - 12:30pm
Course ID: ITHB-M-PM 6:30pm - 9:30pm
Dates: Jul. 28. Aug. 4, 11, 18, 25. Sep. 1, 8, 15.
Tuesdays
Course ID: ITHB-T-AM 10:30am - 12:30pm
Course ID: ITHB-T-PM 6:30pm - 9:30pm
Dates: Jul. 29. Aug. 5, 12, 19, 26. Sep. 2, 9, 16.
Wednesdays
Course ID: ITHB-W-AM 10:30am - 12:30pm
Course ID: ITHB-W-PM 6:30pm - 9:30pm
Dates: Jul. 30. Aug. 6, 13, 20, 27. Sep. 3, 10, 17.
Saturdays
Course ID: ITHB-S-AM 10:30am - 12:30pm
Course ID: ITHB-S-PM 6:30pm - 9:30pm
Dates: Aug. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30. Sep. 6, 13, 20.
