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Join Jess for a fun afternoon turning a boring lump of clay into a super cool mug or two. This class is geared toward beginners but all are welcome. We will be using soft slabs and a variety of handbuilding techniques. You will come out with a general understanding of the ceramic process and two handmade clay mugs. Work will be fired and finished in a glaze of your choice and ready for pickup approximately two weeks after the class.
What you will learn:
clay basics - types of clay and material properties
rolling and shaping slabs
adding texture and decorating your pieces
ways of forming soft slabs & building volume
how to attach sturdy and comfortable handles
info about safety, glazing and kiln firing
What to bring:
We got you covered. All tools, clay, glazes and firings are provided, but maybe wear clothing you don’t mind getting a little dirty.
About your Instructor:
Jess Crocker is an art maker, cloud lover, and tattoo artist at Toothpick Art Studio. She studied ceramics and drawing at university and has been working in clay for the past 25 years. When not busy tattooing in the shop she creates weird sculptures, makes pottery and teaches an evening ceramics class at Yavapai College.
Saturday November 21st
1:00pm - 4:00pm
Age Suggestion: 18+
ADA Friendly
$75/ticket
Join Jess for a fun afternoon turning a boring lump of clay into a super cool mug or two. This class is geared toward beginners but all are welcome. We will be using soft slabs and a variety of handbuilding techniques. You will come out with a general understanding of the ceramic process and two handmade clay mugs. Work will be fired and finished in a glaze of your choice and ready for pickup approximately two weeks after the class.
What you will learn:
clay basics - types of clay and material properties
rolling and shaping slabs
adding texture and decorating your pieces
ways of forming soft slabs & building volume
how to attach sturdy and comfortable handles
info about safety, glazing and kiln firing
What to bring:
We got you covered. All tools, clay, glazes and firings are provided, but maybe wear clothing you don’t mind getting a little dirty.
About your Instructor:
Jess Crocker is an art maker, cloud lover, and tattoo artist at Toothpick Art Studio. She studied ceramics and drawing at university and has been working in clay for the past 25 years. When not busy tattooing in the shop she creates weird sculptures, makes pottery and teaches an evening ceramics class at Yavapai College.
Saturday November 21st
1:00pm - 4:00pm
Age Suggestion: 18+
ADA Friendly
$75/ticket