Have you always been too nervous to alter your pots? Are you looking to change the shape of your work away from round? This class is a perfect introduction to altering hand-built and wheel-thrown forms. Martha will show how you can push, indent, expand, cut, dart, alter, and stack your pieces to create new interest and dynamic forms. We will work with a variety of cylinders changing the shapes, adding bottoms and handles, and discussing the myriad of ways you can play with your pots to change them into creative, lively vessels. Any clay body can be used for the techniques that will be discussed, though Martha will be using porcelain for the demonstrations.

Some experience in basic pottery skills and knowledge is recommended for this workshop.