Smoke and Gold: Adding Metallic Accents to Your Smoke Fired Pinch Pot — July 11
Smoke and Gold: Adding Metallic Accents to Your Smoke Fired Pinch Pot — July 11
Instructor: Paula Shalan
Day & Time: Tuesdays, 9:30am-12:30pm
Start Date: July 11, 2023
End Date: August 8, 2023
Location: Citizens' Hall, Stockbridge
Materials Fee: Purchase clay below.
Make a smooth and refined pinched bowl or a deeply tactile one. Learn to articulate with touch. This class will focus on mastering pinch pot techniques. Once formed, we will learn to use terra sigillata (a fine clay slip) in preparation for a smoke fire. Post firing, the application of small metallic accents using gold leaf, will be explored.
Please note the final class on August 8th will take place in Berkshire Art Center’s 2D Studio at Citizens’ Hall, Stockbridge instead of the Ceramics Studio.
(In the event that BAC has to cancel a class session due to weather or facility emergencies, please note the pre-scheduled makeup date for this course will be Tuesday, August 15. More information on our policies for cancellations can be found HERE.)
Each student (age 14+) is required to have a current Proof of Vaccination Form on file with BAC for this class. Please fill out and submit a form prior to the first day of your class.
Masks will now be optional for this class with Paula Shalan. Please review updated COVID Safety Plan HERE.
CLASS MATERIALS
Students registering for this class must purchase the Ceramics Class Materials Fee including clay, glazing, and firing. If you have leftover clay purchased from BAC in the last year, the clay purchase requirement can be waived. Please be sure to mention this in the "NOTES/ADDITIONAL INFORMATION" section of your registration. Per the instructor's recommendation, students registering for this class should purchase the “95400 White Clay” option.
There is a materials/firing fee is for every 25 lbs (sleeve) of clay used. This fee goes towards glaze materials and firing costs (fuel, electricity, etc). Choose from white, red, porcelain or reclaimed (mix of camp and white) clay. More clay can be purchased if needed.
Due to the rise in cost from the supplier, Berkshire Art Center has raised the price of clay as of 9/21/2023.
NOTE: Porcelain Clay is currently out of stock as of November 5th, 2024.
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