Betsy Young: Altered Forms Workshop
Make gorgeous pitchers & vases
This hands on workshop will teach you the skills to create a vase or pitcher by altering and darting a basic slab cylinder. You will learn skills and techniques for successful seams and preventing cracks and warping. With this skill, you will learn how to alter forms into endless possibilities.
Thrown pieces are welcome as well!
You will end the workshop with a finished piece.
What you’ll learn:
- Alter Forms – turn slab cylinders into vase or pitcher
- Make a comfortable pillow handle
- Surface Decorations – pattern & stencil creation using Cricket and sgraffito and other underglaze techniques
Duration:
2 consecutive days | Saturday & Sunday, 4/11- 12, 2026 | 10 AM – 5 PM
Experience & Requirements:
This is NOT a beginner class. Previous hand build skills and knowledge required.
Class Size
Up to 10 Students
What’s provided:
- 25 lbs. of clay per participant and studio tools to use during workshop
- One piece bisque fired per student
- Members of Throw & Build has firing included (additional cost for non-members)
Bring your own lunch or there are plenty of lunch options within walking distance. We encourage taking a midday break!
Instructor:
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Multi-Week Class Cancelation & Refund Policy
To request a cancellation and refund of your multi-week class, email info@throwandbuild.com. 100% of tuition less $25 processing fee when requested no later than 21 days of start of class. 50% of tuition requested less $25 processing feel within 14 days. There will be no refunds within 13 days before class starts. Should a class not fill sufficiently, we may cancel it one week prior to the first class session and provide full refund.
FAQ’S
I missed class, can I reschedule?
No class make up if you miss a class. However you have unlimited access to open studio for the duration of your class. Your instructor will catch you up in the next class after the demo and you can get help during your instructor's "Potter's Hours" where they are the studio tech and they can help you at those times as wll.
During my 6-week course, can I access the studio outside of class time?
Yes, students enrolled in multi-week classes has unlimited access to the open studio.
Can I bring my friends to open studio?
Yes, your friends are welcomed to come to the studio for 1 session for Open studio during the studio's public hours from 10am - 2pm Sat & Sun, they are not permitted to attend during class sessions. If space is available at work tables, they can use the space to play with clay. If the studio is busy, we ask that you defer the workspace station to other studio members.
What should I wear to class?
Wear comfortable clothing that you are okay with getting dirty. We have aprons for your use, but they may limited.
Do I need to bring my own tools?
We have all the tools you need to shape and trim clay and some others you can try and experiment with. You are welcomed to bring other tools you want to use to make your pottery and keep in your space.
How much does additional clay cost?
Prices for a 25lb bag of clay is about $40-$45 a bag of clay.
We use Tacoma Clay arts clay.
