{"id":1836,"date":"2019-03-14T12:04:51","date_gmt":"2019-03-14T12:04:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.eltornbarcelona.com\/?post_type=product&p=1836"},"modified":"2026-03-13T14:50:03","modified_gmt":"2026-03-13T14:50:03","slug":"handbuilding-weekly-course","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/www.eltornbarcelona.com\/en\/cursos\/handbuilding-weekly-course\/","title":{"rendered":"Handbuilding weekly course"},"content":{"rendered":"

Handbuilding is one of the most creative and direct ways to work with clay.<\/p>\n

All you need is clay, a few basic tools and your hands<\/strong> to start building ceramic pieces. Unlike wheel throwing, handbuilding allows more freedom to explore forms while learning the techniques step by step.<\/p>\n

In our ongoing ceramic handbuilding course<\/strong>, you will follow a structured program adapted to your level, whether you are starting from scratch or already have experience.<\/p>\n

Classes are 2 hours per week<\/strong>, and during the course you will learn the main ceramic construction techniques: pinch, slab, coil and hollowing<\/strong>. With these techniques you will be able to create both functional pieces<\/strong> (bowls, cups, serving dishes, teapots) and decorative objects<\/strong> (vases, boxes, ikebana containers and more).<\/p>\n

You will also explore a variety of surface and decoration techniques<\/strong>, including carving, engobes, wax resist, textures and glazing<\/strong>, allowing you to develop your own visual language in clay.<\/p>\n

If you are a beginner, we will guide you step by step through the foundations of handbuilding.
If you already have experience, you will refine your skills and explore more advanced construction and decoration techniques.<\/p>\n

The minimum enrollment is 3 months<\/strong>, allowing enough time to progress through the program and complete your pieces.<\/p>\n

We work exclusively with high-temperature stoneware and glazes suitable for functional ceramics<\/strong>, so the pieces you create can be used in everyday life.<\/p>\n

Classes are taught by bilingual instructors (Spanish \/ English)<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Why you should take this course<\/h3>\n

Handbuilding allows you to explore ceramics in a very natural way.<\/p>\n

While working with your hands, you learn how clay behaves, how to build forms and how to solve structural challenges.<\/p>\n

In this course you will:
\n\ud83d\udd36 Learn the main ceramic handbuilding techniques<\/strong>
\n\ud83d\udd36 Develop creativity and control of the material<\/strong>
\n\ud83d\udd36 Create functional and decorative ceramic pieces<\/strong>
\n\ud83d\udd36 Explore surface decoration techniques<\/strong>
\n\ud83d\udd36 Understand the full ceramic process, from building to glazing<\/p>\n

It is an ideal format for anyone who wants to develop their ceramic practice in a creative and progressive way<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Who it’s for<\/h3>\n

People who want to learn ceramics from scratch<\/strong>
\nAnyone interested in handbuilding techniques<\/strong>
\nStudents who want to develop creativity working with clay<\/strong>
\nPeople interested in functional and decorative ceramics<\/strong>
\nCeramicists who want to continue practicing and improving their skills<\/strong><\/p>\n

No previous experience is required.<\/p>\n

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What you will learn<\/h3>\n

During the course you will learn how to:<\/p>\n

\u2705 Build pieces using pinch techniques<\/strong>
\n\u2705 Work with slab construction<\/strong>
\n\u2705 Build using coil techniques<\/strong>
\n\u2705 Create hollowed forms<\/strong>
\n\u2705 Design and build functional pieces<\/strong> such as bowls, cups and serving dishes
\n\u2705 Create decorative pieces<\/strong> such as vases, boxes or ikebana containers
\n\u2705 Apply decoration techniques including:<\/p>\n