What We Offer
Live virtual sessions built around real instruction, complete materials, and projects you actually finish.
One format, done thoughtfully
There is one core format at Gusiku Kunaca: a live virtual class on Zoom, a kit that ships to your door beforehand, a small group, and two projects to work through together. The sessions vary by skill level and project focus, but the structure stays consistent because it works.
Each class runs with a maximum of six participants. That number was not chosen arbitrarily. It reflects how many students an instructor can meaningfully observe and respond to in real time through a camera. Go above that and the feedback becomes general. Stay at or below it and the session feels personal.
Classes by focus and level
Hand-Building Foundations
This session covers the three core hand-building methods: pinch, coil, and slab. Students work through a small pinch pot and a simple coil vessel. No wheel, no specialist knowledge required. The pace assumes no prior experience.
Surface and Texture Work
For students who have completed at least one hand-building session. This class focuses on surface techniques: carving, stamping, and applying texture before the clay dries. Two projects with distinct surface treatments.
Group and Private Sessions
Kits can be shipped to multiple addresses for groups joining from different locations. Whether a team event, a gift for a group of friends, or a family session, the format adapts. Contact us to discuss scheduling and logistics.
Inside the kit
Every booking includes a complete kit. Here is what arrives and why each item is there.
Air-dry clay
Enough for two full projects. Air-dry clay does not require a kiln and hardens at room temperature, making it genuinely suitable for a home setting.
Shaping tools
A set of four wooden and wire-loop tools covering the basic shaping and smoothing operations you will use during the session.
Sponge and water bowl
Keeping clay workable requires moisture. The sponge and bowl allow you to manage the clay's condition throughout the session without any improvisation.
Wire clay cutter
Used to cut and portion clay cleanly. A small but necessary tool that most beginners would not think to have on hand.
Project reference card
A printed card with the session's project outlines, step references, and drying guidance. Useful during and after the live class.