# Event Details - **Event Name**: Intro to Handbuilding: Pinch, Coil & Slab (6 Weeks) - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 16 Apr, 2026 at 06:00 pm – Thu, 21 May, 2026 at 08:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event Description**: A 6-week class series led by Janira Rios on handbuilding with clay.About this EventIn this six-week course, students will be introduced to the foundations of handbuilt ceramics through gentle, accessible explorations of pinch, coil, and slab techniques. Designed with beginners in mind, this class emphasizes curiosity, experimentation, and mindful making in a supportive studio environment where process matters as much as product.Participants will receive up to 25 pounds of clay, along with access to studio glazes, allowing them to develop and complete a collection of fired works to take home at the end of the course.Each session will include clear demonstrations, reflective discussions, and generous hands on studio time. Students will be guided through thoughtfully planned exercises that build confidence and foundational skills while also encouraging creative planning, sketching, and personal exploration in clay. Space will be made for individual projects that reflect each student’s interests, ideas, and evolving style.By the end of the course, students will have a deeper understanding of basic handbuilding methods, material awareness, and finishing techniques, along with a meaningful body of functional and/or sculptural pieces that reflect their creative journey in clay.Classes meet from 6-8PM on Thursdays for 6 weeks:April 16thApril 23rdApril 30thMay 7thMay 14thMay 21stTeacher: Janira Rios-CamposJanira Rios-Campos is a ceramic artist in Northwest Arkansas specializing in functional pieces through handbuilding and wheel throwing. As the Clay Studio Assistant at Mt. Sequoyah, she enhances her skills through study and experiementation. Janira values midful making and the tactile process of working with clay. Janira is also a fluent spanish speaker and can teach bi-lingual lessons if necessary. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/fayetteville/intro-to-handbuilding-pinch-coil-and-slab-6-weeks/100001982786884948 - **Event Categories**: workshops, art, fine-arts - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 295.29, max: 295.29, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Fayetteville - **state**: AR - **country**: United States - **location**: Mount Sequoyah Center, Inc. - **lat**: 36.0641229 - **long**: -94.1460891 - **full address**: Mount Sequoyah Center, Inc., 150 North Skyline Drive, Fayetteville, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Intro to Handbuilding: Pinch, Coil & Slab (6 Weeks) - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/bd85292a2c4b2abc4a5cb8b5bd1b0fa526041d51a628b3255ff22e315dc3d11f-rimg-w1200-h1600-dcaaa7a4-gmir.jpg?v=1771528735 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Intro to Handbuilding: Pinch, Coil & Slab (6 Weeks) being held? - **A:** Intro to Handbuilding: Pinch, Coil & Slab (6 Weeks) takes place on Thu, 16 Apr, 2026 at 06:00 pm to Thu, 21 May, 2026 at 08:00 pm at Mount Sequoyah Center, Inc., 150 North Skyline Drive, Fayetteville, United States. - **Q**: How much do tickets cost for Intro to Handbuilding: Pinch, Coil & Slab (6 Weeks)? - **A:** Tickets for Intro to Handbuilding: Pinch, Coil & Slab (6 Weeks) are priced at USD 295 per person. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailability6 class and all materialsUSD 295 + USD 20 feeAvailable - **Q**: Who is organizing Intro to Handbuilding: Pinch, Coil & Slab (6 Weeks)? - **A:** Intro to Handbuilding: Pinch, Coil & Slab (6 Weeks) is organized by Mount Sequoyah Center. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Intro to Handbuilding: Pinch, Coil & Slab (6 Weeks) is ideal for learners, working professionals, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Fayetteville, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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