2/13/2026
2/20/2026
3:00-6:00PM

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Columns & Bottles:

Date and time:                   Feb 13 and 20, 2026,   3:00-6:00
Number of Sessions:       Two three-hour sessions        
Course Fee:                       $40.00

Description:

Using dowels, students will learn to make seamless tubes and create a small tube project and one taller column, all with surface decoration and top and bottom treatments.  Students will also have the opportunity to create a tube project of their choice: abstract sculpture, container or figure.

Students will learn:
- seamless tube construction methodology 



Materials:

• Sturdy clay body 
• Set of 24" length dowels ( some dowels available in studio)
  • 1/2 inch
  • 3/4 inch (7/8 inch will also work instead of 3/4 inch)
  • 1-1/2 inch
  • 1-3/4 inch (2 inch will also work instead of 1-3/4 inch)

        NOTE:  Dowels may be purchased at Home Depot or Lowes in 48 inch lengths they will cut in half to 24 inches,         so share with a friend
    

• Textured fabrics:  corduroy, lace, veggie net bag, etc.
• Work mat
• 5x5 inch ware board with paper
• Sketches, photos or ideas

Class Information:

• Skill Level/Pre-requisites:  Intermediate
• Number of Students:  3 minimum, 8 maximum

Grand Clay Arts Studio

Diane Niehof
(phone: 616-460-8458)

 

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