How to Hand-build Ceramic Birds – Workshop

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Birds are special creatures who are full of personality, color, and are very entertaining to watch! Learn to create your own bird sculptures whether it’s a backyard bird, chicken, parrot, owl, penguin, or even a duck. I will be demonstrating two popular hand-building techniques, which will be transferable skills for hand-building future sculptural pieces in clay. Each student will make 2 birds of their choosing, and the resulting sculptures are certain to brighten any spot in your home, deck, or garden.

WHEN/WHERE:
Date
November 2nd, 10a-1p and November 3rd, 10a-1p
At my studio in SW Beaverton. Address will be mailed upon registration.

WHAT THIS WORKSHOP ENTAILS:

This is a 2-part class to make and decorate 2 ceramic birds by hand. You will be taught how to create a pinch pot, hollow a sphere, and how to create and join a head and tail to two different bird bodies. Decoration includes adding color, additional sculptural elements and sgraffito. After firing, you will have 2 unique ceramic birds to take home. See below for Workshop Details

Open to all levels, this hand-building with clay class is a fun way to explore the possibilities of creating future sculptures. Class size is limited to 5 students. Minimum enrollment is 2 students per class. If the minimum is not met, the class will be cancelled and a full refund issued after the open enrollment date.

Student testimonials from past workshops:

“Rebecca encourages everyone to develop their own unique creativity. She is generous with her experiences and supplies. Highly recommend taking a class. I was a total beginner and learned a lot.” -Janice K.

“Loved it! You were great and enthusiastic.” -Linda G.

SKU: 11762 Categories: CERAMICS, SCULPTURES, WORKSHOPS

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Workshop Details

1ST CLASS:
Everyone will receive two 1-pound balls of terracotta clay. The first technique demonstrated will show how to create a pinch pot, from which you will learn how to make a bird from it. The second technique will involve hollowing out a ball of clay, followed by forming elements that will complete your 2nd bird. When both birds are complete, they will be left overnight to dry to a stage that will be ready for decorating.

2ND CLASS:
Underglaze colors will be chosen then applied to each of the birds, followed by etching in designs if desired.
The birds will be left to dry for firing.

THE CLASS INCLUDES:
• Red Art Terracotta clay
• Amaco Velvet Underglazes, white slip
• Use of studio tools and brushes
• 1 firing
• Instructional Hand-out

COST:
$120 (includes all materials and firing.) Finished pieces will be available for pick-up at an arranged later date, or shipped at an additional cost.

CANCELLATION POLICY:
This workshop is non-refundable. Due to its nature, I am unable to provide a refund or credit to a future workshop. You may assign your spot to another person if you are unable to attend. Please let me know so I can add their name to the roster. In the unlikely event that circumstances beyond my control warrant canceling the workshop, all those enrolled will receive a full refund.

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