Description
Fridays | Apr 18 – May 23, 2025 | 9 am-12 pm | 6 Instructor-Led Class Sessions + 6 Open Studio Practice Sessions
In this specialized class, students will learn the technique of creating plaster hump molds, an invaluable method for producing consistent, functional pottery forms such as plates, bowls, and vessels. We’ll explore how to design and create custom one-part molds, focusing primarily on utilizing the pottery wheel to produce repeatable shapes.
What You’ll Learn:
Mold Design: Discover how to design your own prototype piece that can be replicated through a plaster hump mold. Learn the basics of mold-making and how to adjust designs for different applications.
Wheel Throwing & Handbuilding: While the course will emphasize wheel-throwing techniques, you’ll also learn how to incorporate hand-building methods for those who prefer not to use the wheel. We’ll combine throwing and hand-building to create forms that are easy to replicate.
Using the Mold: Understand the process of using your plaster hump mold with clay to create multiple identical pieces, perfect for functional and decorative pottery.
Technique Customization: Learn how to adapt the mold-making process for a variety of pottery techniques, from wheel throwing to hand building, allowing for flexibility in your creative process.
Class Details:
Ideal for Potters of All Levels: While the primary focus will be on the pottery wheel, this class is open to students with varying experience levels, including those who prefer hand-building.
Personalized Instruction: Small class sizes ensure hands-on guidance as you design your molds and create functional pottery.
Included Materials: Tuition includes your first 25-pound bag of clay, plaster for the single-part molds, glazes, firings, and one open studio session per week.
Pottery Tools: Optional 9-piece tool kits are available in the studio for $15, though purchase is not required for the class.
25 0418 BR
