In this workshop, participants will learn how to make slab mugs, handles, butter dishes. Much of Juliann’s work incorporates using high temperature wire as decorative design. Juliann will talk about high temperature wire and its possible uses as well as where to procure wire at reasonable prices. Juliann will demonstrate making both bisque stamps, wire stamps and incorporate using found objects to make unique texture, design and patterns on slabs of clay Students will learn clay pattern - stretching techniques and how to keep hand built pottery round using everyday objects to minimize warpage. Students will also have the opportunity to try glazing with Amaco Satin Matte glazes using squeeze bottles. Juliann will also discuss how versatile these mixable glazes are in making one’s own unique color palette. One small textured bisque tile will be included for each student*.

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Artist Talk

 Friday, August 4th, 7 PM-9PM at SoMa Studio

 

 

Workshop

Saturday, August 5th, 10AM-5PM

 

Demo of how I make my wire stamps.

Demo making a bisque roller stamp

Have students make a bisque roller stamp

Demo making slab mugs using wire stamps and bisque roller stamps

Demo handle making using found objects for texture

Have students make a mug using the same techniques

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Lunch break

 

Demo glazing

Have attendees glaze the tile that I’ve pre-made using squeeze bottles

Finish mugs

 

Sunday, August 6th, 10AM-5PM

 

Demo making a butter dish

Talk about using high temperature wire for decoration

Have students start their butter dishes

 

Lunch break

 

Finish butter dishes

Finish glazing tiles

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