INTRO TO HAND-BUILDING
(adults 18 years and older)
Spring 2026 schedule of classes
Register by: March 5th
Course Description
The Intro to Hand-building Class is the perfect introduction to all the best of the processes of forming clay not possible on the wheel. Frank Bosco developed this course during his teaching career at the Rhode Island School of Design, for majors and elective students throughout the university’s many departments from architecture to illustration.
The curriculum in this class addresses texturing, smooth slabs, and traditional hand-building skills are covered. Explore molds, slab construction, and of course finishing your projects using the many wonderful glaze choices from the over thirty-five studio glazes.
8-week Course
Tuition: $1250
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All tools supplied
Instructor: Frank Bosco View Instructor Background and Credentials
Monday
Course ID: HB-M-AM 10:30am - 1:30pm
Course ID: HB-M-PM 6:30pm - 9:30pm
Dates: March 23, 30. April. 6, 13, 30, 27. May 4, 11.
Tuesday
Course ID: HB-T-AM 10:30am - 1:30pm
Course ID: HB-T-PM 6:30pm - 9:30pm
Dates: March 24, 31. April 7, 14, 21, 28. May 5, 12.
Wednesday
Course ID: HB-W-AM 10:30am - 1:30pm
Course ID: HB-W-PM 6:30pm - 9:30pm
Dates: March 25. April 1, 8, 15, 22, 29. May 6, 13.
Friday
Course ID: HB-F-AM 10:30am - 1:30pm
Course ID: HB-F-PM 6:30pm - 9:30pm
Dates: March 27. April 3, 10, 17, 24. May 1, 8, 15.
Saturday
Course ID: HB-SA-AM 10:30am - 1:30pm
Course ID: HB-SA-PM 6:30pm - 9:30pm
Dates: March 28. April 4, 11, 18, 25. May 2, 9, 16.