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Grand Clay Arts
Carving Southwest Images: April 2026
4/22/2026 - 4/24/20263:00 PM - 6:00 PM MT
Registration opens on 3/1/2026
Location: Grand Clay Arts Studio
Registration is Coming Soon for this event
Event Description
Carving Southwest Images
Number of Sessions: Two three-hour sessions
Course Fee: $40.00
Date/Time: April 22 and 24, 2026. 3-6 p.m.
Description:
Participants will learn how to trace, transfer and carve a clay panel. Options for stain, glaze and color will be discussed.
Pre-requisite:
Before class, participants should plan to roll out a slab of clay about 8" by 10" and 3/8" thick. Compress the slab on both sides, then wrap tightly with Saran Wrap or several layers of plastic
Participants will learn:
- tips for managing flat slabs to prevent warping
- carving techniques for creating dimension
Materials:
Number of Sessions: Two three-hour sessions
Course Fee: $40.00
Date/Time: April 22 and 24, 2026. 3-6 p.m.
Description:
Participants will learn how to trace, transfer and carve a clay panel. Options for stain, glaze and color will be discussed.
Pre-requisite:
Before class, participants should plan to roll out a slab of clay about 8" by 10" and 3/8" thick. Compress the slab on both sides, then wrap tightly with Saran Wrap or several layers of plastic
Participants will learn:
- tips for managing flat slabs to prevent warping
- carving techniques for creating dimension
Materials:
- Clay of choice
- Tiny loop tool or a set of Kemper carving tools
- Old toothbrush
- Assorted paintbrushes
- Rubber-tipped smoothing tool
- Rubber rib
- Small tip black watercolor marker (usually available at Walgreens)
- Recommended: Bring pictures, examples of Southwest images you'd like to create
- Skill Level/Pre-requisites: Beginner
- Minimum number of participants: 3; Maximum number of participants: 8