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Patterns To Pots: Hand Building with Soft Slabs


  • Double Island Studio 2459 Double Island Rd Green Mountain United States (map)

Description: This workshop intends to demystify working with soft slabs and offers the essential components to creating unique slab built pots. Students will be introduced to the technique of making and working with paper patterns. They will begin with simple functional forms and expand to include components such as lids, feet, and spouts.

One full day will be dedicated to surface which includes slip trailing and the making and applying of terra sigillata. Participants will practice on premade bone dry pots they bring to the workshop.

This workshop emphasizes one-on-one interaction in a supportive, positive environment where experimentation is encouraged and individual development is nurtured.

Fee: $550. This fee includes the workshop, materials provided by the instructor, and a $20 non-refundable registration fee.

Date & Time: June 12th-13th 9:30am-5pm, June 14th 9:30am-3:30pm

Level: This workshop is designed to accommodate clay enthusiasts from advanced beginner and beyond. Ages 18+.

Registration Opens December 6th at 10am ET

Earlier Event: September 12
Fold and Fabricate with Soft Slabs
Later Event: July 17
Developing Dynamics Surfaces