Pottery + Clay
Hand-Build a Pinch Pot
Shape a small vessel by hand. Explore thickness, balance and surface texture using simple tools.
Family · Ages 7+ · 60 min · Introductory
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What you’ll do
- Observe a small hand-built vessel.
- Roll, pinch and turn a clay form.
- Check thickness and balance.
- Add texture and plan how to dry the work.
What you’ll learn
- Make an even clay wall.
- Compare the stability of two bases.
- Add a surface texture with a household tool.
What you’ll make
A hand-built vessel or practice form.
Photograph the form from two angles. Explain how its base supports it.
Save your work in your private Syros portfolio.
Sessions
No upcoming session. Request a time that works for you.