This intensive workshop will focus on hollow building strategies for rendering animal subjects in clay. Students will be encouraged to consider form, structure and texture in ceramic surface treatments through exploration of small animal figures. Class will cover capturing likeness in pinch and coil techniques and honing skills in noticing and recording important details. Students will be guided through planning with photo references, intitial shaping, and forming a base structure. We will then dive into detailing and surfacing. Finishing techniques including underglaze and slip application will be discussed. Students should come prepared to make one small animal and have access to images either printed or saved on a mobile device. Beginner friendly, some handbuilding experience is helpful.