Mudhead Luminaria

 

Number of sessions: One 4-hour class

Course Fee: $25.00

Description:

In this class you will create a luminaria which has been inspired by the Hopi kachina.  You will make a slab-built tubular form, pinch pot for the head and hair and texture the surface to create the illusion of a costume.  The form will be incised once the tubular form used as a mold is removed.  In this one-session class you will create the entire form.  Bisque firing and glazing are on your own.  

Materials:

• Speckled Buff clay (approximately 6#)
• Craft knife (X-acto or clay knife)
• Brush for slip or magic water
• Modeling tool 
• Rubber rib
• Scoring tool
• Sponge
• Ruler
• Plastic bag (at least 12” tall by 8” wide)

Instructor will provide:

• Bamboo skewer
• Tubular form
• Popsicle stick

Class Information:

• Skill level/Pre-requisites: Intermediate, Basic Clay class
• Number of students: Minimum 3   Maximum: 6