Traditional Handbuilding Techniques with Nancy Fuller

Join us at Clay Shed for a focused two day handbuilding workshop with ceramic artist Nancy Fuller. The workshop introduces traditional making techniques learned through Nancy’s long term study with master potters across Asia. It is designed for intermediate-level makers who want to deepen their understanding of form and process. ‘This is a holistic course that considers not just the clay, but your body as an essential part of the practice. You’ll receive guidance on posture, stance and finding the clay consistency that best supports your way of working. We’ll begin by grounding you in the fundamentals through wedging and pinching - tuning into your energy and noticing how it shapes your making process. From there, I’ll guide you in controlling form and creating even walls using your hands as tools, paying close attention to how the clay responds to your touch. We’ll explore precise hand movements, the timing of each stage, and what I call “millimetre work”- the small, mindful adjustments that refine and elevate your forms. In my experience, it’s these subtle details that participants often find the most transformative in their practice.’