June 2nd, 2008 New to Clay Class

Starting –  16 Jan 2010. Saturdays 10-12.30 (also weekdays upon request for 4 or more). Book by telephone: (340) 773-2022

Four 150 minute sessions, $190 for series.  
(Firing fees apply for work produced from week 3, assessed at 4c/ cubic inch)

Week 1: Introduction to clay properties, hydration, plasticity, texture etc. Wedging clay, use of grog etc. Making a slip cup. Making a pinch pot creature, adding appendages, score and slip techniques, making a clay whistle, texturing and smoothing techniques. Coil-building a small vessel, decorating with coil handles, coil animals, patterns rolled in, openwork, 3lb clay provided.

Week 2:  Handrolling slabs, throwing slabs, building with patterned pieces, pre-texturing with plants, textiles, found objects, to produce a planter, utensil or similar. Glazing of previous weeks’ work. 5lb clay provided.

Week 3: Starting project to complete by week 4 – eg. house sign/ tray with Asian style cups, plates etc./lighting sconce/ larger animal sculpture. 10 – 15lb clay provided. Glazing work from weeks 1, 2.

Week 4: Complete project, complete glazing of other work. Demonstration of Raku firing. Firing fees will be assessed by size of work at 4c / cubic inch.