Introduction to Soft Slab Hand Building

This course intends to demystify working with soft slabs and offers the essential components to creating unique hand built pots. It is intended for all levels of hand building enthusiasts. It provides the fundamentals for beginners as well as tips and techniques for the more advanced ceramicist. The format is self-paced so viewers can watch (and rewatch) on their own schedule.

This 2 hour 33 minute course covers:

• Discussion on select hand building tools from Liz’s toolbox

• Discussion and demonstrations on working with 2-dimensional patterns to create 3-dimensional forms

• “Hand Building Basics”: a 46 minute segment where Liz provides tips and techniques to set viewers up for hand building success

• Demonstration on constructing 2 cylindrical cups; one straight sided and one voluminous (this technique leads into any vertical form such as a pitcher, vase, lidded jar, etc)

• Demonstration of 3 slab built handles

• Demonstration and strategies to approach pre-bisque surface depth & texture which includes stenciling, stamping and slip trailing

• Demonstration of a slab built tray with foot

• Demonstration of a slab built tray using “punch down” method

Bonus printable PDF’s:

• Liz’s hand building tools (with links)

• Liz’s slip recipe (for slip trailing)

• 2 handle patterns

• 1 Tray pattern

This course does not cover:

Terra sigillata, underglaze, and glaze application

Price: $150

How does it work:

Click a locked class segment below. You will be prompted to create an account or sign into an account that you already have. After you create or sign into your account, you will be redirected to the checkout page. After purchase is complete, you will have unlimited access to the course with your account, and a confirmation email will be sent to your account email.
Please note, content will be streamed, so the playback quality of videos is based on viewer’s internet speed

Refunds:

Due to the format of this virtual course, there are no refunds.