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Carving Southwest Images
Date and Time:Number of Sessions: Two, three-hour sessions
Course Fee: $40.00
Description:
Participants will learn how to trace, transfer and carve a clay panel. Options for stain, glaze and color will be discussed. .
Participants will learn:
- tips for managing flat slabs to prevent warping
- carving techniques for creating dimension
Pre-requisite:
Before class, participants should plan to roll out a slab of clay about 8" by 10" and 3/8" thick. Compress the slab on both sides, then wrap tightly with Saran Wrap or several layers of plastic
Materials:
- Clay of choice
- Tiny loop tool or a set of Kemper carving tools
- Old toothbrush
- Assorted paintbrushes
- Rubber-tipped smoothing tool
- Rubber rib
- Small tip black watercolor marker (usually available at Walgreens)
- Recommended: Bring pictures, examples of Southwest images you'd like to create
- Skill Level/Pre-requisites: Beginner
- Minimum number of participants: 3; Maximum number of participants: 8