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Hand-Building Workshops

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  • 30-09 35th Ave, Long Island City, NY
  • 2 hours

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Class Description

Description

Hand-building is an ancient art of creating objects out of clay with just simply your hands and some basic tools. Unlike wheel- throwing, hand-building allows for numerous variations in form, so come in ready to be creative, experiment and explore.

These 2 hour workshops are part of an ongoing series that will cover different hand building methods, as well as various decorating techniques like carvings, sgraffito and glazes. You can sign up for one class or all.

*If you wish to sign up for only one class there will be a $20 surcharge to have your pieces fired and completed, otherwise we will not keep them. If you sign up for 3 or more Hand-Building Workshops there will be no surcharge.

All classes are multi-level but you must take a beginner workshop if you’ve never worked with clay before signing up for these workshops.

All tools and materials are provided.

We are a working art studio and the student should always come dressed in clothes that can be dirtied, are comfortable and do not have hanging pieces or parts that can be caught in machinery.

Refund Policy

For classes with more than 4 sessions:

  • To receive a 95% course refund, requests must be received at least 15 business days prior to the first session.
  • To receive a 75% refund, requests must be received at least 8 business days prior to the first session.
  • To receive a 50% refund, requests must be received at least 4 business days prior to the first session.
  • No refunds, transfers or application of fees to future classes are granted from and after the date of the first class. NO EXCEPTIONS

The school reserve the right to cancel any class with less then 5 students. In the event of cancellation, class transfer and/or store credit will be issued.

In any event where a customer wants to cancel their enrollment and is eligible for a full refund, a 5% processing fee will be deducted from the refund amount.

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AlterWork Studios

AlterWork Studios, founded by artist and curator Tina Stipanovic, is an open-access art and community center in Astoria that supports contemporary artists with affordable workspaces, tools, classes, and public exposure to help advance their careers. With deep roots in the local arts scene, Tina also curates for the Kaufman Arts District and founded the Backlot Art Festival.

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