sunday 10am - 1pm | mold making | july 6th - august 24th
Join Debra Bacianga for a hands-on introduction to the art of mold making. In this beginner-level class, you'll explore the fundamentals of mold making, from press molds to mother molds. Deb will guide you through the process of creating and using molds to cast your creations.
This class will cover:
- the fundamentals of mold making and essential tools/materials.
- how to create single-part molds using plaster or suitable materials.
- various types of molds, from press molds to mother molds.
- how to best select and prepare an original ceramic piece for molding.
- slip casting techniques
- de-molding your creations with care
- cleaning, trimming, and surface treatments on your de-molded pieces
No prior experience is necessary – this class welcomes all enthusiastic potters looking to expand their creative horizons. That said, this class is highly focused. If you’re looking for a more social offering, consider a wheel or hand building class!
Join Debra Bacianga for a hands-on introduction to the art of mold making. In this beginner-level class, you'll explore the fundamentals of mold making, from press molds to mother molds. Deb will guide you through the process of creating and using molds to cast your creations.
This class will cover:
- the fundamentals of mold making and essential tools/materials.
- how to create single-part molds using plaster or suitable materials.
- various types of molds, from press molds to mother molds.
- how to best select and prepare an original ceramic piece for molding.
- slip casting techniques
- de-molding your creations with care
- cleaning, trimming, and surface treatments on your de-molded pieces
No prior experience is necessary – this class welcomes all enthusiastic potters looking to expand their creative horizons. That said, this class is highly focused. If you’re looking for a more social offering, consider a wheel or hand building class!
Join Debra Bacianga for a hands-on introduction to the art of mold making. In this beginner-level class, you'll explore the fundamentals of mold making, from press molds to mother molds. Deb will guide you through the process of creating and using molds to cast your creations.
This class will cover:
- the fundamentals of mold making and essential tools/materials.
- how to create single-part molds using plaster or suitable materials.
- various types of molds, from press molds to mother molds.
- how to best select and prepare an original ceramic piece for molding.
- slip casting techniques
- de-molding your creations with care
- cleaning, trimming, and surface treatments on your de-molded pieces
No prior experience is necessary – this class welcomes all enthusiastic potters looking to expand their creative horizons. That said, this class is highly focused. If you’re looking for a more social offering, consider a wheel or hand building class!
