This course will cover the basics of working with clay slabs to construct functional wares and sculptural objects. Students will learn to use templates to design their creations, work with soft and leather-hard slabs, and surface design and glazing techniques.
An introductory class for students interested in creating vessels from natural materials, traditional weaving techniques, and the therapeutic qualities of working with your hands.
In this course, we will use traditional weaving techniques and non-traditional materials to create both sculptural and functional vessels. There will be instruction in methods of weaving and netting with adjustments for different material tensions. Bring your plastic bags, random bits of rope, scrap wood and more! Class is beginner friendly and open to all levels.
For those interested in creating vessels from natural materials, traditional weaving techniques, and the therapeutic qualities of working with your hands.
We will cover using high-temp wire with clay, talk about designing for wearability, and combining glazed and fired pieces with wire, cord, and chain. Students can expect to make earrings, necklaces, and more!
As springtime comes to the Piedmont, this class will focus on making pots to hold plants -- vases and planters of all types!
This is not a handbuilding or wheelthrowing class -- students will learn to combine ceramics with drawing and pattern-making through a variety of surface design techniques. It's recommended that students have some experience working with clay, but beginners are welcome too.
For those interested in creating vessels from natural materials, traditional weaving techniques, and the therapeutic qualities of working with your hands.
Make beautiful gift baskets just in time for the holidays with Angela Eastman!
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