Skill Level: All Levels
Location: 2011 Tracy Ave

Description:
This four-week class will introduce plaster as a material for use in making molds to cast objects. We will focus on creating a simple one- or two-part mold with precision and functionality in mind. Casting slip will be introduced in the final week to create objects.

Schedule:

Each student will bring in 3 items under 12 x 12 x 12 inches. Avoid heavy textures, appendages, fragile, or cherished items. 

Week 1: Demo Slip casting and the making of a mold. We will then go over everyones objects.  

Week 2: Start making molds. I will support one on one periodically throughout the class. 

Week 3: Continue Casting Mold Components. 

Week 4: Slip Cast for the first time. Anyone not in the casting stage will continue finishing up their molds.

*cast objects will be fired & picked up later

Included with class:

-plaster & slip

-firings of all work made during the course

-outside of class studio access with the following schedule:

Mon-Thur 8:30am-9pm, Fri 8:30am-5pm, Sat & Sun 10am-4pm