Students will learn about and create several projects using basic handbuilding techniques...pinch, soft slab, drape/slumps, hard slab & coil. Students can use any technique they deem appropriate for their needs.
Students will learn about some MY techniques of mold making to create vessels of their own design. Objects to mold will be supplied by students. Clay and firings will be supplied by instructor.
This class will meet once a week for 4 weeks...day or evening. Class times/days will depend on student and instructor availability.
Since all I have left is a kickwheel, this is adults only (5 foot minimum). As a result of having 1 wheel, this class is private. Students will begin with wedging, centering, opening & pulling up to create multiple cylinders. These cylinders can be altered to create bowls, cups, pitchers, vases, jars, teapots, even plates, depending on skills attained.
BASIC HANDBUILDING: students will learn about and create several projects using basic handbuilding techniques...pinch, soft slab, drape/slumps, hard slab & coil. Students can use any technique they deem appropriate for their needs. MOLD MAKING TECHNIQUES: students will learn about MY techniques of mold making to create vessels of their own design. KICKWHEEL: since I only have a kickwheel, this is adults only (5 foot minimum). As a result of having 1 wheel, this class is private. Students will begin with wedging, centering, opening & pulling up to create multiple cylinders. These cylinders can be altered to create bowls, cups, pitchers, vases, jars, teapots, even plates, depending on skills attained.
hollow-bottomed cup with rolled textures, turquoise glaze, dark underglazes, sprigs
"Got clay?"
SCHEDULE/PRICING:
All classes are $200. for the 4 weeks. Classes are 3 hours in length, for 4 consecutive weeks, on whichever day/evening fits our schedules. HANDBUILDING: 1-3 STUDENTS WHEEL THROWING: 1 STUDENT MOLD MAKING: 1-3 STUDENTS
slab-built, textured, sprigged and underglazed greenware
handbuilt entirely from molded pieces
handbuilt sugar bowl body and lid, underglazed and sprigged parts
SUPPLIED:
CLAY: One 25# bag of white clay, most likely mid-range porcelain from Bracker's Good Earth Clays TOOLS: All necessary tools will be provided. Students are welcome to bring their own.
hand tools: fettling knife, rolling pins, needle tools, varieties of ribs (wood, metal, rubber), sponges, wires
slab roller
mid-range glazes
BISQUE & GLAZE FIRINGS: (within reason) will be provided for work created during the 4 weeks of class...IN CLASS. Students will have glazes proved for them...AND/OR...they may purchase their own from a local supplier (cone 5-6 ONLY). *students will need to provide their own underglazes.
hollow-bottomed cup with rolled handle, stenciled, stamped, sprigged, underglazed & glazed
