Handbuilding with Clay Slabs: May 21st Tuesday 6:30-8:30pm
Come explore one of the methods of handbuilding with clay slabs!
This month you can try out slab building before you commit to one of our 4-Week workshops. Join our clay instructor, Amelia, on Tuesday, May 21st from 6:30-8:30pm for a 2-hour workshop where you will learn how to transform a slab of clay into your very own work of art.
What You'll Learn:
Slab Preparation and Cutting Techniques: Starting with a brief introduction to the properties of clay, Amelia will guide you through using templates and drafting tools for precise cutting. She’ll also share techniques for cutting clay at an angle to ensure smooth joins. This session also encourages you to unleash your creativity by cutting out your own freehand designs if you choose.
Assembly and Decoration: Learn the 'score and slip' method in pottery, which is essential for securely joining clay parts. This technique ensures your creations are both beautiful and sturdy. You will also explore various decorating and carving techniques to add personal flair to your work, from textural details to intricate carvings. Amelia will also show you how to smooth out rough edges, preparing your piece for firing.
Once your creations are complete we will handle all of the bisque and glaze firings, including hand glazing each piece for you. In 3 weeks you’ll pick up your finished pieces at Studio Sumi.
Supplies needed: None! All tools and clay will be provided for you including an apron.
Instructor bio:
Check out Amelia’s instagram
Amelia Waliany is an artist and community organizer based in San Francisco, with a creative lineage from New York City and Houston, Texas. A lifelong doodler-with-pen, she was thrilled in 2014 to discover clay as a new artistic medium, energized by the playfulness inherent in the spatial, physical, and tactile aspects of the material. Deeply resonating with the therapeutic, meditative flow-state that is brought on by the process of making with one’s hands, Amelia has since honed her ceramics practice in several studio settings and collectives, along the way absorbing a wide variety of techniques, materials, and themes alongside a vibrant global community of inspiring makers. A people-person to her core, Amelia loves sharing her passion for clay to help others find their creative spark.
Where:
Studio Sumi
5031 Geary Blvd
San Francisco, CA 94118
FAQs:
Before Class
Please arrive about 5 minutes before the workshop begins so you can settle in before class.
Age Requirement
The classes are paced for and primarily booked with adults, but I do allow ages as young as 16 years old. Please feel free to email bri@sumiware.com with any other age related questions.
Cancellation Policy
To request a cancellation and refund, you must email bri@sumiware.com. Refunds requested more than one week prior to the workshop are fully refundable or you can reschedule to a different month if available. Refunds requested within one week of the workshop are 50% refundable. Should a class not fill sufficiently, it may be cancelled up to 5 days prior to the first class session and full refunds will be issued to those who enrolled.