Slab building and surface decoration.
Intermediate - 12 weeks - 2 hrs every week
10 spots left
Service Description
In this 12-week course, you’ll explore the versatile world of slab building to create both functional and decorative vessels. While focusing on traditional slab-building techniques—working with soft and leather-hard slabs—you’ll also be encouraged to think outside the box, experimenting with form and structure to push the boundaries of what can be done with clay. The course will introduce you to essential skills like rolling, cutting, and joining slabs, while allowing for creative freedom in shaping three-dimensional pieces. You’ll be free to explore both precise, clean forms and more abstract, expressive shapes as you build your personal style. We'll guide you through working with leather-hard slabs to maintain structure and integrity, as well as manipulating soft slabs to create more organic forms. As your pieces come together, we'll explore ways to bring them to life with decorative techniques, from layered painting with underglazes to adding texture and sculpted details. Decorating techniques will include screen printing, mishima, sgrafitto, washes, colored clay, and texture exploration. This course is perfect for those looking to challenge their creativity while grounding their practice in strong foundational techniques.
Upcoming Sessions
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation and Booking Policy Refund Policy: Bookings for classes, workshops, open hours, and private lessons canceled 14 or more calendar days before the scheduled date will receive a full refund minus a $10 processing charge. Cancellations made 8 days prior to the class or event will be eligible for a 50% refund minus a $10 processing charge. Unfortunately, cancellations made 7 days or less before the class/course are not eligible for a refund or a reschedule. NOTE: PRIVATE EVENTS: private events once booked cannot be cancelled or rescheduled. There is no refunds for private events. DISCOUNT BOOKINGS: Discount bookings cannot be cancelled or rescheduled under any circumstance. No refunds will be issued. Studio-Initiated Cancellations In the event that the studio needs to cancel a class due to unforeseen circumstances such as medical emergencies, equipment outages, weather delays, or other urgent situations, we will notify all enrolled students as early as possible before the scheduled class. To accommodate the missed session, the instructor will provide a new sign-up sheet with potential times for a makeup class. In cases where the event is entirely canceled or cannot be rescheduled, the studio will issue refunds as follows: Workshops: A full refund will be provided. Series Classes: A partial refund equivalent to the missed class(es) will be offered.
Contact Details
4958 Main Street, Downers Grove, IL, USA
sales@mudandeasel.com