Fabulous class! In the 8 weeks, we covered a large range of hand-building techniques, worked with three types of clay, and explored different styles of surface decoration. There's so much to learn and a lot of freedom to follow your own personal direction. It's a great introduction to hand-building.
I have done wheel classes with Slow Clay too, and highly recommend both Form and Surface and the wheel courses! I think with Form and Surface - the sheer amount of possibility and numerous techniques, means that this course will be perfect for you if you have a clear vision of things you'd like to make, and know where you want to experiment/develop with your own work. If you prefer less decision-making - I'd maybe go for wheel classes first - with the wheel you are limited to making concentric shapes (small bowls and teacups to start with) so there's less need to think about developing your own personal projects, and it might feel less overwhelming than the super-packed-full-of-techniques Form & Surface! Both are really excellent, just depends what you're after!
As my first foray into ceramics, this class was a great introduction to basic techniques, different clays, learning about slips, glazing and firing. An excellent foundation for future workshops. That being said, there were others in the class who were more experienced and it was so great to be able to see what they were working on and hear about their learning progression. I enjoyed this slow clay so much I've signed up for next semester :)