Working with Slabs
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Course InformationStarting date: 15.10.25
Course length: 5 x 3h Time: 6:00pm - 9:00pm Price: $315 Tutor: Emma Class materials and firings included Please bring along your apron or protective clothing. Covered shoes are essential. |
For Beginners
Clay slabs are a core hand-building technique, and can be used to make a huge variety of objects from precise geometric panels to flowing organic shapes.
However, slab building can be frustrating due to the high ratio of cracking, warping and slumping.
In this course we will be looking at all the different ways we can cut, roll, manipulate, fold, texture and join flat pieces of clay while minimising warping, cracking and slumping. You will learn what type of clay to use, how to flatten it and when to join it to create unique amazing shapes.
Whether you're aiming for bold architectural pieces or expressive, freeform creations, you'll gain the skills to bring your vision to life.
However, slab building can be frustrating due to the high ratio of cracking, warping and slumping.
In this course we will be looking at all the different ways we can cut, roll, manipulate, fold, texture and join flat pieces of clay while minimising warping, cracking and slumping. You will learn what type of clay to use, how to flatten it and when to join it to create unique amazing shapes.
Whether you're aiming for bold architectural pieces or expressive, freeform creations, you'll gain the skills to bring your vision to life.