Grand Clay Arts

Columns and Bottles: February 2026
2/13/2026 - 2/20/2026
3:00 PM - 6:00 PM MT


Location: Grand Clay Arts Studio


There are currently 8 spots remaining out of 8




Event Description
Columns & Bottles 

Number of Sessions:      Two 3-hour sessions
Course Fee:                     $35.00
Date and Time:                February 13 and 20, 2026.   3:00 - 6:00PM

Description:


Using dowels, students will learn to make seamless tubes and create two small tube projects 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