Handmade Ceramic Filaments and Textures

533 San Pablo Avenue,Albany CA 94706

07 February, 2023

Description

ScheduleDay One Welcome and introductionsDemonstration of production slabsCreate two types of slabs with manual pressurePowder pigment application on wet claySquare filament modelingConstruction of a complete piece using techniques learned during the dayDay Two Rocky texture techniqueUsing cookies and crackers to create texturesFlat filament modeling and techniquePigment and glaze application on wet clayConstruction of a complete piece using techniques learned during the dayFiring Day Three Rectangular filament modeling and techniqueBuild flat, rectangular, and round filamentsBuild textured filamentsPigment and glaze application on wet clayOpen the kiln and discuss the resultsTime for questionsAll participants will receive these suppliesBlack stoneware with impalpable grog 0-0.2 mm.: 5 kg.White stoneware with impalpable grog 0-0.2 mm.: 5 kg.High temperature transparent matt glaze: 100 gr.Yellow pigment: 80 gr.Red pigment: 40 gr.Turquoise pigment: 40 gr.Kaolin powder: 125 gr.Crackers/cookies: 10 units5 pieces of MDF in various sizes1 Wood cylinder 2 toothbrushes1 hand strainer 2 3ectangular sponges1 each flat brush and small paintbrush1 plastic banding wheelThese items will be available for use by the entire classPlastic cupsPaper towelsSpray bottlesHair dryersPlease bring these items for your personal useLatex Gloves MasksMisc molding tools such as wooden sticks, small containers, small knives, spoons, etc.