Handbuilding II: Beyond Basc Clay

Number of sessions: Three 3-hour classes
Course Fee: $50.00

Description:

Class will cover construction methods and help participants with proper drying techniques, repairing cracks, using slip, and proper clay storage. The goal of the class is to advance hand building skills. 

    Class 1

• Introductory lecture
• Using Hump and Slump molds: instruction and demo
• Brief discussion on sprigging, texture and adding handles or feet
• Create bowl using hump method

    Class 2

• Slab building discussion
• Review techniques for closing seams 
• Construct a bird house using templates and texture

   Class 3

• Improving your glazing skills lecture:  exploring application options, glaze combinations, record keeping, reglazing
• Glaze bowls made in Class 1 and any other bisque pieces you may have as time allows

Materials:

• Basic clay tools
• B-Mix with Grog Clay or Speckled Buff
• Texture Tools if you have any

 

Class Information:

• Skill level/Pre-requisites:  Beginner/  Basic Clay Class
• Number of students: Minimum 3   Maximum  8