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Hand-building - 2 Day Box and Design Project


  • Bitter Root Pottery Hayden Tract 3609 Hayden Avenue Culver City, CA, 90232 United States (map)

DATES - TWO DAYS:
Day One: Saturday July 9
2pm-4pm
*Slab preparation, design discussion and planning, templates,

Day Two: Sunday July 10
2pm-4pm
*Building box, lid, discussion on drying, problem-solving, glaze principles

YOU MUST JOIN BOTH DAYS. Instructor will email with more information for students ahead of the session.

PRICING:
$160 plus 15% gratuity for both days
BRP members get 20% discount + 15% gratuity (email staff to receive the discount)

PROJECT:
GEOMETRIC BOX with FITTED LID, KNOB, and FEET

METHOD:
STIFF SLAB
Flanges and galleries for lids
Templates

MATERIALS TO BRING:
Sketchbook
12” Metal Ruler - straight-edge
Any personal texture tools, scoring tools, fettling knives, beveling tools
Soft rubber Mudtool Red Rib
Students can purchase tools if needed at Hayden or Beverly Grove retail store

MATERIALS INCLUDED:
Dover White clay and slip
Brushes
Templates
Various texture tools (bring your own if you like!)
Studio tools (But it’s always best to build your own toolbox with tools you like!)
Boards
Slab-rolling equipment

Earlier Event: July 7
CLAY CLINIC (Mugs and handles)
Later Event: July 11
Glazing and Trimming