EXUBERANT CLAY: Segment Molds
Workshop Outline:
Creating interesting, exuberant hand-built forms in clay does not have to be hard. During the 5 days, Carol will show her method for constructing some of the unusual ceramic forms she uses in her sculpture and vessels. The process will include making paper templates, carving solid clay forms, and creating a simple ¼ segment plaster mold. From this press mold students will make numerous forms and variations by connecting, altering, stacking, piercing into and re-combining the component parts. Colour, pattern and texture are important elements in creating a rich ceramic surface and using Carol’s layered approach students will explore many ways to enliven and embellish their forms.