Questions or trouble signing up for this class? Email ceramics@tcmaker.org.
Title: Cast it in Clay: Intro to Slip Casting & Mold Making
Dates: Sundays, August 2, 9, and 16
Time: 10 am - 4 pm (lunch break 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm)
Minimum enrollment: 4
Maximum Enrollment: 8
Material Fee: $45
Registration: $150 (standard member rate)*
Total amount charged to each student for the full 3-week series (12 total contact hours), including materials: $195 (standard member rate)*
*Enrollment rates vary based on accessibility needs, whether participants are members or non-members, and a 10% discount for our volunteers. See registration panel for details.
Session 1 (August 2)
Welcome & Overview
Casting into an existing mold (instructor demonstration, followed by hands-on practice)
Discussion & takeaways
Planning your mold
homework: find or create an object to bring with you to class August 9 for making your own mold
Session 2 (August 9)
Make your mold (instructor demonstrations followed by hands-on practice)
Clay up and cottle
Mix and pour plaster
(lunch break)
Making the second half of your mold
Session 3 (August 16)
Casting with your mold
Instructor will check in with each student, review slip-pouring, and troubleshoot if there are issues with student-made molds.
Your successful cast pieces will be bisque fired at our studio. For glazing guidance, sign up for the August 23 Glazing Basics Workshop ($15 member rate).
