REPEATABLE FORMS (Session 1.5)
Beginner
Service Description
This class is held at our Potrero Hill Studio Tuesday @ 6pm-8:30PM January 27th-March 3rd Class Description: In this class, students will create their own molds, stamps, and templates to produce multiples of the same object. An alternative to slipcasting or throwing, handbuilding with slabs allows students to simplify repeatable forms while still making them customizable and unique. This is an intermediate level class and previous handbuilding experience is strongly recommended. Students will be asked to bring in different materials from home. Syllabus: Week 1: Sprigs, Stamps, and Small Repeatables Studio and class overview, studio tour, get clay Go over different techniques for how to use stamps (indenting, making a spring/3D stamp) How to create custom stamps (bisque stamps) Make sprig molds (email students ahead of time and ask them to bring small objects for their sprig molds) Ask students to go online and find one or two simple templates they would be interested in making next week Week 2: Template Overview, Slabs, Using Pre-Made Templates Have students show which templates they brought in, talk about pros and cons Refresher of how to use the slab roller Begin cutting and assembling pieces from templates; students will be shown one circular template (coffee pourover) and one square template (butter dish) Week 3: Creating Your Own Templates with Paper and Tape Go over making custom templates! We will cover circular/cone-shaped templates, c-shaped templates, and square templates. With their template segments, students will have the option to assemble and mix segments together to create their own unique form (this could be a vase, jar, or something abstract) Week 4: Bisque Molds Cover how to create custom bisque molds from a block of clay; have students build a cup, bowl, or tray shape out of solid clay Students will flip their molds upside down and hollow them out. Week 5: Glaze and underglaze overview, finishing molds Use bisque molds from last week’s class to actually create slab pieces Go over underglazing and glazing Finish projects (last work day) Week 6: Glaze Potluck!
Upcoming Sessions
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- Thursday: 10AM-6PM 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