In this class, students will learn techniques to turn elegant hollow forms, but the primary focus will be on the decorative and tactile possibilities after completing the vessel form. This is the class to learn the techniques and develop the skills for creating both visual and tactile embellishments on turned vessels. Students will learn basic decorative techniques of piercing, relief and incised carving using various rotary hand pieces, the NSK Presto piercing tool, micromotors and power tools, enhancing the vessel form’s overall visual and tactile appeal. There will be a strong focus on the process of laying out tactile elements, designs such as various basketweaves, geometric shapes, elements from nature, and how designs can convey meaning. Learn how to make and creatively use an indexing wheel, as well as various methods of transferring two-dimensional designs onto three-dimensional surfaces, employing grid systems and flexible frisket materials. This class will bring students to new levels creating elegant hollow forms, incorporating simple tactile qualities as well as decorative possibilities for creative expression. Students will receive as much individual specialized instruction as possible for an enhanced class experience. All of the embellishing techniques will be available electronically as part of the class.