Ceramics

Explore hand building and slip techniques with clay.

This workshop is designed for those new or experienced with clay-working.

We will use hand-building techniques to make pieces that will then be decorated with a variety of slip techniques. Slip is liquid clay that can be stained with different pigments. Creating surfaces with layered, colored slips such as combing, texturing, stenciling, printing, painting, feathering and more will be explored, producing a sense of depth and intrigue. 

One design method that will be used is making paper templates as a tool for envisioning how a flat slab of clay can be folded into a three-dimensional form  Once the folding and construction takes place, the pigmented slips will be applied to the surface. Tips and tricks will be shown for folding, wrapping, attaching and treating seams, edges and corners. Throwing pieces on the wheel can also be done according to participant interest. 

All pieces made will be fired after the workshop. Participants within driving distance should plan to return to pick up their work. Participants traveling from further away can have their work shipped to them.