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Mold Making Intensive

Beginner Plus

220 US dollars
17th Street

Service Description

This class is held at our Potrero Hill Studio and is a 3 week class in session 8.5 Mold Making, Tuesday’s @ 6:00PM-8:45PM beginning December 1st-December 15th Class Description: In this three-week mold-making intensive, students will learn the fundamentals of creating and pouring plaster molds. The instructor will guide students through selecting objects, constructing one-part and two-part molds, safely mixing and pouring plaster, and caring for finished molds. Please note this class will not cover pouring slip. Casting slip is not included in the cost of this class. Syllabus: Week 1: 1 Part Molds Object discussion: Students can bring objects from home or use items in the studio Set up 1 part molds Mix and pour plaster Week 2: 2 part molds (part 1) Set up first half of two part molds Discussion of keys, seems, undercuts, funnels for pouring Mix pour and plaster (student led) Week 3: 2 part molds (part 2) Set up second half Mix and pour How to clean up molds and test with slip Tips and tricks for pouring slip


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Cancellation Policy

Fees & class schedule: Class fees cover instructed class time (as listed in specific class schedule), use of tools and equipment, open studio hours, studio glazes and firing up to 25 lbs of clay. Additional work may be fired for a fee. Pottery class fees include 25 lbs of clay + wood classes include all lumber Classes are subject to change if minimum student quota isn't met (7 students). Class switches will only be available 1 week prior to the commencement of classes and based on the capacity of classes at time of request.​ Attendance: It is mandatory for all students who are new to the studio attend the first week of classes. No “make-up” classes are given but you're more than welcome to drop-in on another session if there is an opening or absence. For Adult classes, Kids must be 14-years old or older Personal belongings: Any items left behind 30-days after last class may be discarded without notice. Refund policy: Class fees are non-refundable and non-transferable. Refund or Credit (minus $20 processing fee) if a request for refund is received TWO WEEKS and only two weeks before the start of a class. Credit (no refund) with less the 48 hour notice ONLY if your spot can be filled. No refunds or credits after attending 1st class. Classes missed due to failure to attend, planned absences, minor illnesses or vacations will not be credited for future classes. One-Time class registrations such as Drop-In Clay or Friday Night Clay are considered final ONE WEEK before start of class. Open studio hours for students: Monday- Wednesday: 10AM-6PM Thursday: 10AM-8:30PM Friday & Saturday: 10AM-9PM Sunday 10AM-7:30PM (Hours subjected to change upon five days' notice)


Contact Details

  • 1431 17th St, San Francisco, CA 94107, USA

    (862) 343-0144

    contact@clayroomsf.com


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Clayroom Potrero

1431 17th Street

San Francisco, CA 94107

(862) 343-0144

Potrero@clayroomsf.com

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Hours of Operation

Monday-Saturday 10:00am-9:00pm

Sunday 10:00-7:30pm

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