Build & Brew: Create a French Press

Description

Please note you will be registering for all three classes in this course. Create a French Press with Martha Lacy Mondays April 7th, 14th, and 21st 1:00 -3:00 Minimum age: 16 Registration Price: $90 Material Fee: $25 (includes 10lbs clay, glaze, firing, and coffee plunger) Transform your morning coffee ritual with a personalized touch. This engaging class invites you to use hand-building techniques to craft a beautiful, functional French press from a simple flat slab of clay—no prior pottery experience required. Across three detailed sessions, you'll first learn to prepare and wedge your clay, then roll and texture it into a suitable cylinder shape. In the second session, you’ll enhance your creation by forming and attaching essential elements like feet, a spout, and a handle, culminating in crafting a perfectly fitting lid. Finally, explore various glazing techniques to add the finishing decorative touches, ensuring your unique piece is ready for daily use. Elevate your coffee experience with a handcrafted ceramic French press made by you.