This class focuses on flat work made from slabs: tiles, soap dishes, trays, plates, platters, hanging ornaments and more. We’ll cover basic clay handling and building techniques and explore a wide range of surface decoration techniques. We’ll investigate carving and slips, and work on creating interesting textures, using commercial texture rollers and stamps, applying textures found in nature (i.e. seedpods, twigs, leaves, grasses, bark, pine cones, rocks etc); repurposed materials, and items found at home (fabrics, lace, kitchen tools, corrugated cardboard and much more). Finally, we’ll experiment with glazes that enhance textures, as well as using stains and underglazes.
