12 January 2025 - 26 January 2025 ( 15 hours, 3 weeks )
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Pelham Hall
A short course introducing the technique of casting clay slip into plaster, allowing reproduction of simple forms in ceramic material. Covering mould making, from your own original, pouring, de-moulding, and finishing for firing. All levels welcome. Basic materials costs included.
Working in clay and plaster make your own moulds and slip casts with tutor guidance. Step by step instruction and demonstration is given on new techniques. Hand outs are given on Health & Safety, materials, techniques & reference materials. There will be an emphasis on relaxed discussion, sharing of knowledge and experience.
The course is suitable for complete beginners and more experienced students, who want to try out a new technique for reproducing sculpture.
This course takes place in Pelham Hall, directions are available on the web site.
You may use your own clay sculpture (preferably still soft) or object: complex intricate forms will not be suitable for mould making in the time available, but simple found objects (i.e.fruit, flexible plastic toys etc.) may be suitable. Advice will be given. These will be used at the tutors discretion, with reference to Health and Safety. Protective clothing i.e. recommended overall or apron, strong shoes or boots.
