Hand Build Slab Boxes
Build with slabs. Learn structure, precision, & form.
Early Bird Special ends Monday, Sept. 21 or when Limited Early Bird Spots are sold out.
This class explores slab building through the process of making boxes and containers in a range of sizes and levels of complexity.
Designed for beginning through advanced students, you’ll learn how to make consistent slabs, cut and assemble components, create strong clean joins, and manage some of the common challenges that come with slab building.
As you progress, you’ll explore how proportion, scale, construction, and design affect the finished piece. Beginners will build a strong foundation in slab construction, while more experienced students can take on larger, more complex forms and refine their craftsmanship.
The goal isn’t just to learn how to make a box—it’s to develop slab-building skills you can apply to containers, architectural forms, sculptural work, and your own designs.
What you’ll learn:
- How to make and prepare slabs for building
- How to cut, fit, and attach slab components
- How to make boxes and containers at different scales
- How to progress from simple to more complex structures
- Design considerations for slab-built forms
- How to create strong, well-crafted joins and structures
- How to control warping, cracking, and other common slab-building issues
- Techniques you can apply to your own slab-built designs
Duration:
- Meet once a week for 6 weeks
- Each Class Session is 2.5 hours
Experience & Requirements:
- No experience necessary
- Age 14+
Class Size
Up to 14 Students
What’s provided:
- 25lb Bag of Clay
- Full access to studio during 6 weeks of class
- All tools needed
- Bisque and glaze firing
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.
