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Grand Clay Arts
Date/Time
2/3/2026
2/10/2026
2/17/2026
3:00 PM - 6:00 PM MT
2/10/2026
2/17/2026
3:00 PM - 6:00 PM MT
Event Registration
Event Type(s)
Class
Event Description
Number of sessions: Three 3-hour classes
Course Fee: $60.00
Description:
Class will introduce more advanced handbuilding construction techniques, and introduce recovery techniques for clay and glazing.Participants will learn:
- complex construction methods using multiple seams, and larger slabs
- how to bevel and blend seams
- methods for embellishing pieces with texture, add ons, feet and handles
- techniques for repairing cracks, and trouble shooting possible construction and drying issues
- tips to level a piece
- various glazing and staining tips, and discuss reglazing techniques
Class 1
- Review studio protocols and cleaning expectations
- Using Hump and Slump molds: instruction and demo
- Brief discussion on sprigging, texture and adding handles and/or feet
- Create bowl using hump or slump method
Class 2
- Slab building discussion
- Review techniques for closing seams
- Construct a bird house using templates and texture
Class 3
- Discuss glazing techniques by exploring application options, glaze combinations, record keeping, reglazing
- Discuss use of stains to enhance pieces
Glaze pieces made in class
Materials:
- Basic clay tools
- B-Mix with Grog Clay or Speckled Buff
- Texture Tools if you have any
- Highly Desired: purchase bevel cutting tool
Class Information:
- Skill level/Pre-requisites: Beginner
- Number of students: Minimum 3 Maximum 8
Location
Grand Clay Arts Studio
Contact Person
Pat O'Brien
(phone: 513-374-1429 )
(phone: 513-374-1429 )
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