A step by step exploration of ways you can confidently start hand building with clay.
Indefinite access to the course to learn at your own pace and have access to any future updates or additions.
5 Hands on Projects to cover a wide range of transferable skills and create a beautiful Serve ware set.
A comprehensive resource of how to work with clay, stay safe and trouble shoot common problems
How to choose the right clay, tools and materials for your project
Tips and tricks that I use in my studio to improve your chances for great results
Ways to consider adding decorative elements to your functional pieces.
How to build small pieces and extend that knowledge to create large robust functional works
How to glaze your work
An overview of essential skills such as wedging, making secure attachments, waxing and managing clay.
No, This course is suitable for beginners and covers a lot of foundation information for anyone new to hand building.
All of the tools and materials are flexible. I share my own preferences, though you can absolutely improvise throughout. A list of recommended tools and materials is available in the course player.
Ideally yes, just to see your completed results. If you do not have immediate access however, that is fine. The work will keep until you are ready to fire.
This course covers many foundation topics such as storing clay, making, drying, glazing and a little on firing of your work. I have aimed for the course to be an excellent starting point, though please seek a group in your local area to help you along if you need more direct instruction.
You can see the full list of items I recommend within the course 'preview', though all items are simple standard clay studio tools and materials.
Yes you can, though some will be much much easier than others. I strongly recommend starting with a hand-building clay.
I learned so many things. I am feeling inspired and excited to get to building. I absolutely am going to sign up for more of your classes. I dove to quickly ...
Read MoreI learned so many things. I am feeling inspired and excited to get to building. I absolutely am going to sign up for more of your classes. I dove to quickly into ceramics and now need to scale back. I need to learn the how’s and why’s to ceramics and you explain them beautifully.
Read LessI really enjoyed creating each item in this course. I feel much more comfortable working with larger items and creating different variations on vessel shape...
Read MoreI really enjoyed creating each item in this course. I feel much more comfortable working with larger items and creating different variations on vessel shapes. I will definitely be going through the course again to make more!
Read LessMy confidence has increased and I've got some more ideas on how to build and what you make. It's exciting and rewarding
My confidence has increased and I've got some more ideas on how to build and what you make. It's exciting and rewarding
Read LessWhile I had a previous small intro to hand building I feel this course has extended my skill base further, loving the quicker way to build larger vessels! ...
Read MoreWhile I had a previous small intro to hand building I feel this course has extended my skill base further, loving the quicker way to build larger vessels! can't wait to start the little creatures course next :) Lindax
Read LessThank you Jolene for such a wonderful course and for sharing your creativity and your knowledge. To be able to learn with you at my kitchen table in England ...
Read MoreThank you Jolene for such a wonderful course and for sharing your creativity and your knowledge. To be able to learn with you at my kitchen table in England has been a privilege. The course has taught me so much and being able to rewind and try again time after time has helped to build my confidence too. You have a lovely way of teaching that is easy to follow and your warmth and passion really come through for your art. I will take so many things away from this course and look forward to the finished serveware pots coming back to me from the kiln gods soon, let’s pray in one piece !! But if not then on with the adventure ! I am looking forward to joining you online for more of your courses. Thank you again and it has been an absolute pleasure.
Read LessLoved this course, it covered safety and gave me all of the information I need to get started with clay!
Loved this course, it covered safety and gave me all of the information I need to get started with clay!
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Enjoy the COMPLETE Creative Clay Experience by having 4 full courses to use as a comprehensive resource, as you extend your knowledge of ceramics. Join me in the studio with many hands-on projects so you can confidently design, build and decorate.
$420
2 courses to give beginners everything needed to design, build and decorate your own ceramics, in a fun and approachable way. Join me to to discover how fantastic clay can be, with these easy to follow projects!
$240
I am so excited to release 3 new courses covering the most important themes from my River Ceramics Studio! Join me, where I share my techniques and insights through a series of fun, hands on projects.
$345
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FREE PREVIEWBefore we begin...
Working with Clay
Working Safely with Clay
FAQ's and Troubleshooting
Project 1 - Making a Pinch Pot
Project 2 - Small Serving Dish
Project 3 - Making Plates
