Have you ever wanted to explore working with clay? If so, this workshop is the perfect, low-stakes introduction.

We’ll cover the fundamentals of handbuilding using the slab, coil, and pinch techniques, as well as simple hand building tools. By the end of the workshop, students will create 1-3 small pots and decorate them with underglaze. Aziza will fire the pieces at her studio with a food safe glaze, and they will be ready for pickup 4 weeks after class.

All materials will be provided!

//learning outcomes

• Come away with an understanding of basic hand-building techniques.

• Understand the basic construction of a handmade ceramic object, using simple tools as well as your hands!

• Understand the use of underglazes for surface decoration.

//about aziza

Aziza Mirzan is a functional ceramic artist, working on wheel thrown and hand-built forms. Born in Trinidad, and living in Brooklyn, Aziza makes vessels and dinnerware, with modern, minimal lines, often saturated in color. She seeks to create one of a kind, timeless objects, to be thoughtfully chosen and treasured. Aziza started working with clay in 2015, and is the founder of a Ceramic Studio, Shop and Gallery in South Williamsburg, BK.

azizamirzan.com @azizamirzan