Slipcasting Ceramic Course

Learn to make your own ceramic wares in this six week course



6 x 2 hours Class size 1 to 10 (public classes), 10 to 30

label $450 (or 4 payments of $112.50 Afterpay)

Experience the art of slip cast ceramic-making with passionate expert Ryan Foote and his skilled team at their gorgeous studio in Melbourne.

In this six-week course, you'll work with your hands, learn and develop your new skills and take away your hand-finished pieces!

Slipcasting is a method of making ceramics with a liquid clay body which is poured into plaster moulds and allowed to form a layer on the inside walls of the mould before emptying the remaining slip, and then de-moulding.

Throughout the course, you will learn the basics of understanding clay and its properties, surface and texture; how to mix and pour the slip, and then de-mould and clean up the shape. You'll also learn some of the many technical skills involved with slipcasting from Ryan and his team too.

You will start with learning how to cast a one-piece mould and then move up to a more complex four-piece mould design.

Each week will focus on a different technique, from layering slips to splash techniques, painting, engraving and sgraffito. You will also learn a range of glazing techniques from hand-applied bubble glaze to brushing and using gloppy glazes.

Spend some time getting in touch with your creative side and enjoy making unique pieces for your kitchen at this ceramic course in Melbourne!

Please note:

  • This course does not teach you how to make plaster moulds.
  • Additional clay and glaze can be purchased onsite.
  • Your work should be picked up from the studio within two weeks of being fired.


Knowledge required
This is a beginner-friendly class.
 
What you'll get
  • All materials provided
  • Guidance from an expert
  • Your own ceramic pieces to take home.
What to bring
Please wear closed-toe footwear and comfortable clothing that you are happy to get dirty in!
 
Session repeats

This class series runs over 6 consecutive sessions, at the same time every week.

Suitable for

This class is great for individuals and couples as well as for a team building activity, birthday or hens party.

This would also be a lovely gift for her, gift for mum, anniversary gift or birthday gift.

Location

R L Foote Design Studio - 1 Parslow Street, Clifton Hill VIC

This venue is within walking distance from Clifton Hill station (600m).

Slipcasting Ceramic Course location
Your teacher
R L Foote Design Studio
R L Foote Design Studio

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R L Foote Design Studio is a Melbourne based design and ceramics studio focused on delivering unique and contemporary ceramic flatware, interior design objects. We meticulously create everything in our Melbourne studio workshop.

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