Pottery Workshop: Slab-built Chicken / Bird Vessels
Join us for a fun and imaginative pottery workshop where we’ll use slab-building techniques to create whimsical and functional chicken and bird vessels! This class is perfect for both beginners and those with some experience in pottery, offering a chance to explore the versatility of clay while bringing your favorite feathered friends to life.
In this hands-on workshop, you’ll learn how to roll, cut, and assemble clay slabs to form the body and features of charming chicken or bird-inspired vessels. Whether you want to create a whimsical chicken bowl, a bird-shaped planter, or a more abstract avian design, you’ll have the creative freedom to shape and personalize your piece to reflect your style.
Throughout the class, we’ll cover:
Basic slab-building techniques, including rolling and cutting clay to create your vessel’s structure
Shaping and assembling the pieces to form your bird or chicken, adding features like wings, beaks, and feathers
Techniques for adding texture and details to bring your piece to life, from realistic features to playful, stylized touches
Glazing methods to enhance your piece, adding color and shine to complete your bird vessel
By the end of the workshop, you’ll have a unique, handmade bird or chicken vessel—whether for holding plants, serving food, or simply as a quirky piece of art. It’s a perfect opportunity to connect with nature, unleash your creativity, and create something functional and beautiful.
Workshop will last approximately 2 hours
THIS DATE IS WHEN YOU WILL MAKE YOUR PROJECT; You will chose your GLAZE DAY while you are at your workshop. You will not take your project home with you; it needs to be fired after the workshop.
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