Slab-built ceramics is an age-old technique for making a myriad of different pieces of potter and clay-based artwork.

Using slabs of clay is an exciting way to create shapes that could never be produced using a potter's wheel or that would be difficult to achieve even with coiling.

Slab-built artwork is being produced by contemporary potters in many styles using many different techniques.

While it can be challenging to master, even new potters can make intriguing pieces of art using the slab-building method.

1-3 pm - 6 January 2015

1-3 pm - 22 January 2015

1-3 pm - 5 February 2015

1-3 pm - 19 February 2015

1-3 pm - 5 March 2015

1-3 pm - 19 March 2015

Slab-building pottery is one of the three most commonly used methods of making ceramics (the others being a potter's wheel and coil-building).

Students taking the class will learn the basic techniques required to create slab-built ceramics.  Students should also come away from the class with an understanding of clay materials and tools that can be used in slab-building ceramics.

While first-time potters will learn the basics, the instructor will allow the opportunity for experienced slab-building potters to expand upon their known techniques and gain "tricks-of-the-trade" to improve their skills.

During the 2-hour class, students will  make a project that will be allowed to dry at the studio and will be fired in the kiln (usually a 5-7 day process).  After that point, students will be able to take their projects home.

Tuition (includes supplies): $30

Tuition for the class includes instruction, clay to complete a project, and firing in the kiln.  For students who want to glaze (paint) their finished works, there is a 2-hour glazing class (ceramic painting class) held most Fridays or students may use our glazing station in the open studio.