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Private Handbuilding Party

Private Handbuilding Party at District Clay!
Also one on one (or two....) instruction available.

Thank you for inquiring about a Private Handbuilding Party at the District Clay Center.  Our Handbuilding Parties are both fun and instructive. 

During this hand-building event, each person will go on their own creative adventure.  You will be taught one or more of the following hand-building techniques:  Pinch, coil or slab-building depending on what you want to create.

You will be using Air Dry Clay which does not require firing and means you can take your creation home with you.  (Air Dry clay is not suitable for use with food.)

In the process, you will learn basic handbuilding skills including using a variety of clay tools for decorating and texturing. 
 
COVID-19 entry requirements:  Anyone entering District Clay must provide proof of vaccination (either a photo or paper vaccination card).  

 Please fill out this brief questionnaire and our Studio Manager, Nicole Ponce, will get back to you shortly.  A copy of this questionnaire will be sent to you.
Basic Private Handbuilding Event Info:

1 to 18 participants.  District Clay will bisque, glaze and glaze fire one piece per person. 

Cost per person:

2 hour class:
1 person:  $185 each
2 people:  $95 each
3 people:  $90 each
4-5 people:  $85 each

2.5 hour class:
6 to 18 people:  $80 each

What it includes:  2 to 2.5 hours hours of fun creating a piece out of clay.   Instruction by a DCC teacher and Air Dry clay are provided.  Also a full studio tour including our gallery, work rooms and kiln areas. Each person will take home one handbuilt piece.  

When:  We offer these parties on weekday afternoons, Monday & Thursday mornings and Saturday nights.  We typically need around 4 weeks advance notice to schedule a party.  We typically need around 4 weeks advance notice to schedule a party.

What to bring:  Please wear comfortable clothes you do not mind getting dirty.  Long hair should be tied back.  Feel free to bring a small towel or apron if you wish.

COVID-19 entry requirements:  Anyone entering District Clay must provide proof of vaccination (either a photo or paper vaccination card). 

What we need:  We need a 50% deposit to hold your event with any remaining amounts due at the beginning of the event.  

Important: 

We can refund 100% of the deposit if you give us at least 48 hours notice that you cannot make a date.  Under 48 hours notice, we can only be able to refund 50% of your deposit.  Also, let us know if the number in your party changes. Because these events require set up time, any changes have to be received 24 hours before the event starts so that you can avoid being charged for people that don't attend. 

On the day of your event, please be on time. Because we schedule multiple events as well as regular classes, your start and stop time cannot be changed at the last minute.
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6. Will you be bringing your food and drink?
7. Would you like to use District Clay's facilities for longer than the session?  This could include a pre or post gathering, eating a meal etc.  FYI:  Use of a separate room is $100 for the first hour (includes room set-up with tables and chairs) and $50/hr for additional time.  
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