Summer Hand-building Series with Courtney Krempa: Slab Building

Over the month of June, participants will learn the core pillars of hand-building, including pinch pots, coil building, and slab construction. Students have the option to sign up for one or all three sessions if desired.

Each session will include a brief introduction to glazing. After the hand-building and glazing sessions, all students will gather for a collective show and tell, where students will display their creations and take home their finished work.

Session Two: Slab Work
June 9 (slab intro) 4-8 pm
June 23 (slab glaze session) 4-8 pm
June 30 (collective show & tell) 4-8 pm

Slab building uses rolled clay sheets to construct structured forms. Students will learn rolling even slabs, cutting, scoring and slipping, and assembling pieces. Projects may include a cheese board, pedestal bowl, or vase, emphasizing clay consistency, durability, and design.

Please note:
It’s recommended to trim your nails before class for easier handling of the clay and wear comfy clothes you don’t mind getting dirty. Feel free to bring an apron.

Class Cost: $175
Minimum Class Size: 4
Maximum Class Size: 8
Suitable for students age 18+

Please Note: If the CAA must cancel a class due to the minimum number of participants not being met, the class will be canceled 48 hours in advance, and registrants will be notified and refunded. If a registrant is unable to attend a workshop, credits for future workshops are only issued for cancellations made at least 48 hours in advance; cancellations made after that time are considered a donation.

Instructor Bio:
Courtney is a mother and ceramicist, native to the emerald coast. First introduced to clay in a college course, she quickly fell in love with the craft. From 2016-2019 she worked in the FWB Arts & Design Society’s clay studio, never missing an open studio opportunity. In 2020, after a short break and becoming a mother, she began a mentorship with local artist & ceramicist, Mercedes Rogers. Here she learned the ins & outs of working with clay for a living and running a home studio. She has since been creating out of her own home studio in her spare time from mothering. Initially she was drawn to the craft as a sort of meditation and creative outlet to adorn her home with handmade art. It’s now turned into a beautiful way to foster community and share art, while teaching her wheel-throwing and hand-building skills.