TUE AM Hand Building All Levels - 2026 S

Service Description

**To purchase a took kit, select 'add to cart' when booking your class** Learn the fundamentals of handbuilding while creating functional pottery you can use every day. This class is designed for beginners as well as those returning to clay after time away. Students will learn essential handbuilding techniques including slab construction, coil building, joining methods, shaping, and basic surface decoration. Projects may include mugs, bowls, spoon rests, garlic graters, oil bottles and other functional forms. Emphasis will be placed on strong construction techniques, thoughtful design, and developing confidence working with clay. Students will also explore texture, carving, and glazing while learning how to transform simple forms into finished pieces. The skills learned in this class provide a strong foundation for more advanced handbuilding techniques and surface development. No prior clay experience is required. INSTRUCTOR BIOGRAPHY Kevin Vetter is a handbuilder, retired carpenter, and trained chef who has spent a lifetime making functional objects. His work focuses on simple forms, texture, and creating pottery that is meant to be used and enjoyed every day. Drawing from backgrounds in construction, design, and craftsmanship, Kevin emphasizes practical skills, strong building techniques, and helping students develop confidence working with clay. He believes pottery should be approachable, rewarding, and accessible to everyone, regardless of experience level. Kevin lives and works in Fort Collins, where he creates handbuilt functional pottery in his home studio.