Beginner / Slightly experienced

Sculpture 101 with Jeanette Adrienne Wee

$560.00

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Learn how to sculpt larger handbuilt forms from scratch.

Learn the foundations of making sculpture with handbuilding techniques, including pinching, coiling and slab making. Get acquainted with the right tools for building a bigger form of around 30-35cm with a banding wheel.

First weekend: Learn the techniques for building size and structure — from planning to construction.

Second weekend: Bring a concept or form to the table, and work on translating it into a sculptural piece.

Dates & Times (10 – 24 Jan 2025)
(Lesson 1 & 3) Saturdays, 10:00AM–1:00PM
(Lesson 2 & 4) Sundays, 10:30AM–1:30PM
(Lesson 5) Saturday, 10:30AM–12:30PM

What you’ll bring home
In the first weekend, you’ll create 1–2 technical practice pieces (25–30cm) to build skill and confidence. In the second weekend, you’ll work on one personal piece (30–35cm) of your own concept.

Pre-requisite: Suitable for participants who have taken our 5-week handbuilding course, or equivalent experience elsewhere

All bookings are final, no refunds or cancellations.

Instructor: Jeanette Adrienne Wee
Jean Adrienne is a Singapore-based ceramic artist and educator whose work moves fluidly between form and feeling, exploring vessels and sculptural pieces shaped by themes of balance and chaos. A longtime mentee of master potter Dr. Iskandar Jalil, she now continues to develop works of her own and has taken part in several group and solo shows. She has also worked with notable brands including Massimo Dutti, Aesop, Vogue Singapore, and Glenfiddich.

Fluent in Mandarin, Japanese, and Korean, Jean trained extensively in Japan and Korea under respected mentors including Kato Hiroshige, Takeuchi Shingo, and Hwang Insung. Her practice is rooted in traditional North Asian techniques yet continually pushes toward experimentation and new modes of expression. She has taught at NAFA across both Diploma and BA levels, designing structured syllabi that emphasise foundational technique, discipline, and the refinement of skill.

Read Before You Book

Pre-requisite: Suitable for participants who have taken our 5-week handbuilding course, or equivalent experience elsewhere

Important Policies:

Spots are first-come, first-served. We don’t hold slots or run waitlists.
Each course needs at least 3 people to commence. If we don’t hit that, we’ll refund you in full.
Fired pieces must be collected within 2 months of your final class. We don’t send reminders, and uncollected pieces may be discarded after this period.

Things to Prepare:

Keep nails short for easier sculpting
Clay can get messy (but don’t worry, it washes off easily!). Bring your own apron if you’d like.

Week-by-Week Breakdown

Weeks 1 (Sat & Sun):

Learn the techniques for building size and structure.

Week 2 (Sat & Sun):

Bring a concept or form to the table, and work on translating it into a sculptural piece.

Week 3 (Sat):

It’s a chance to play with colour, texture, and layering using Studio Tomo’s in-house glazes.

Firing & Collection Policy

Your pieces will be ready about 3–4 weeks after your final glazing class. Once they’re out of the kiln, you’ll have 2 months to pick them up.

Do note:

We don't send reminder email, please check your course email for the period to collect your pieces
Uncollected pieces may be recycled or cleared after 2 months to make space

Need more time or special arrangements? Just write in to us at hello@studiotomo.xyz. We’ll do our best to work something out with you.

Reschedules & Replacements

This is a one-off course, so we’re unable to offer reschedules or refunds.

Can’t make it? You’re welcome to transfer your spot to a friend, just drop us an email at hello@studiotomo.xyz and let us know who’s coming in your place.

I’ve never touched clay in my life. Can I join?

Absolutely! This course is made for beginners, and will guide you step-by-step through the basics.

What should I bring to class?

Short nails, comfy clothes, willingness to learn. Clay gets messy (but washes off easily). Bring your own apron if you’ve got one!

If it’s your first time, you’ll need to purchase a basic tool kit from us—it’s required for class and yours to keep.

What if I miss a class?

We get it, life happens. You’re allowed:

* One make-up session between Weeks 1–4*
* One glazing make-up (separately scheduled)

Just email us as early as you can, and we’ll do our best to slot you in. No-shows without notice are a bit trickier, so give us a heads up.

*Subject to availability of slots on other course days

When do I get my finished pieces?

We’ll fire your work after class ends—it usually takes 3–4 weeks. You’ll have 2 months to collect your pieces. We don’t send reminder emails, so pop it in your calendar! Unclaimed pieces might get cleared to make space.

Can I pass my slot to a friend if I can’t make it?

Yep! You can transfer your full booking to someone else—as long as they’re taking over all 6 sessions. Unfortunately, mid switches are not allowed as this is a structured course. Just email us with their name before the course starts.

Sculpture 101 with Jeanette Adrienne Wee