114-Adventures in Clay Handbuilding

Skip the wheel and focus on the limitless possibilities of handbuilding in clay with Lori Pearson. Explore techniques to enhance your skills, style, and personal expression by experimenting with form, texture, function, and glazing. Lori fosters a supportive and lively atmosphere, with weekly demonstrations and guidance to help students of all levels grow, create, and enjoy the endless potential of clay.


Tuition is all-inclusive and covers the cost of class instruction, use of all studio equipment, glazes, and the firing of your in-class creations. Clay purchases and tools are not included.

Special Notes

All students must comply with the Policies and Procedures found on The Center's website. There will be no refunds for students removed from class for failure to observe The Center’s Policies and Procedures.

Materials

Students are welcome to bring their own tools or purchase a beginner set from The Center. Clay must be purchased from The Center. 

About the Instructor

Lori Pearson

BA in Psychology and Fine Arts, University of Denver. Owner and Director of E. Walden Studios, Professional potter and teacher with experience in stoneware, Raku, and porcelain clays. Trained in raku, pit, saggar, alternative, salt, wood and electric oxidation firings. Member of the New Jersey Center for Visual Arts, NCECA, Redhawk Native Arts Council, Japan Society of Boston, and The Center for Contemporary Art. Artworks in private, individual and corporate collections

REGISTER FOR THIS CLASS

Class Details

January 14 - March 18, 02:00 pm - 05:00 pm

Days: Wednesday

Tuition: $585

Member Tuition: $560

Location: The Center for Contemporary Art

Semester: Winter 2026

Level: Adult

Instructor: Lori Pearson