Next Steps: October 2025

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$48.00

This class is intended for those who have recently graduated from the BHB class.

BHB instructor Norene Harmon will assist in this class.

Monday, October 6th	8:30 am to 11:30 am	Build a Cube
Monday, October 13th	8:30 am to 11:30 am	Build a Ball
Monday, October 20th	8:30 am to 11:30 am	Build a Topper

During this 3 week class students will expand on their basic hand-building skills to make a table top totem consisting of learning to build a box, a ball and a topper. Each week the student will make the piece demonstrated in class and then they need to make a second piece before the next class on their own time. At the end of the class, the student will have the components for a 5 piece table top totem. This class will be offered quarterly to those members who have joined in the last 12 months and have not previously taken this class.

Supplies needed:

Clay of your choice (preferably a clay with grog such as Speckled Buff or Redstone)

Basic clay tools

Mat to work on

Slip to match clay body (bring plenty as we will be using quite a bit)

45 degree angle cutter (we sell these in the club, purchase BEFORE the class)

Horseshoe cutter (we sell these in the club, purchase BEFORE class)

Hole cutter (needs to be large enough to fit the rod you will use to build your totem once finished. Remember shrinkage will occur.)

Paddling tool

Wooden roller two ended (one large, one small) is best

Texture and/or sprig molds you may want to use to embellish your pieces

5”- 6” square cookie cutter or template to cut your 6 sides. IF you are using a template, create it BEFORE you come to class

Styrofoam half ball 5″-6″ in diameter. These can be purchased at Michaels, Hobby Lobby or Walmart. IF you purchase a Styrofoam ball, have it cut in half BEFORE you come to class

Note: Come to class and set up your work station but, DO NOT ROLL OUT CLAY UNTIL INSTRUCTED TO DO SO.

Date And Time

Multi-Day Class
Start Date: Oct 6, 2025

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Event Category

Handbuilding

Instructor

Debbe Manchester

I started throwing on the wheel in High school and have enjoyed playing in the mud when possible ever since. My professional life was in IT; banking, insurance, taxes, and healthcare, high pressure and stressful. I retired 10+ years ago and now enjoy creating with my hands full time as well as sharing what I’ve learned.