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Clay Hand Building

By Zootown Arts Community Center

Listed under Pottery & ceramics

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  • MICHELLE LOUIS | Business and Facilities Manager
  • JOSEPH KIRK | Program Director

About this program

Handbuilding is one of the oldest and most accessible ways to create with clay. We provide high-quality clay from the Archie Bray Foundation in Helena, along with sculpting tools and basic instruction to help you get started.

Handbuilding is one of the oldest and most accessible ways to create with clay. Using only your hands and simple tools, no pottery wheel required, you can shape unique, one-of-a-kind pieces at your own pace. We provide high-quality clay from the Archie Bray Foundation in Helena, along with sculpting tools and basic instruction to help you get started. All you need to bring is your imagination.

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