Learn the house rules of Ceramic Studio at the MAC. Learn fundamentals of hand-building: basics of ceramics and clay types, wedging clay, reclaiming used clay, slab roller, using imprints and tools to create textured surfaces or design, creating shapes forms, joining clay pieces together using slip, using wax resist, glazing. Each participant will create one or two pieces that can be glazed and taken home.
Bring a lunch and we'll take a break halfway through.
Learning Outcome:
To be able to use the ceramics studio for hand-building, following the organizational procedures of the studio.
Teacher: Sid Nichols
Sid Nichols is a MAC studio artist, Board Member and volunteer.