Studio Workshop: Handbuilding with Clay
February 4, 2026 | 1–3:30 p.m.
Location: High Museum of Art, Red Workshop, Greene Family Education Center
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Explore the fundamentals of handbuilding with clay through guided, hands-on instruction. Learn to shape and construct forms using techniques including pinching, coiling, and slab-building while experimenting with texture and surface design. Focus on building strong forms, and create your own sculptural or functional piece as you gain an understanding of clay’s possibilities.
About Studio Workshops
Studio Workshops are beginner-friendly art-making workshops inspired by artworks on view at the High. These workshops provide opportunities to experiment, play, and enjoy new art-making materials and processes. No prior experience is required. Studio Workshops are designed for adults, but all ages are welcome. This workshop is offered three times.
About Your Instructor
Noa Schmitz is an Atlanta-born ceramic artist whose work centers on functional ware that merges practical, everyday use with refined sculptural forms. She has spent the past several years teaching wheel throwing and hand-building from her home studio and regularly presents her work at local markets. Schmitz has been engaged in art education since 2019, when she completed docent training at the Zuckerman Museum of Art. She graduated with honors from Kennesaw State University, earning a Bachelor of Science in Media along with a certificate from the Joel A. Katz Music Business Program. Outside of her studio practice, she enjoys writing, camping, and playing music.
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