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You’ll learn how to roll out even slabs, compress them properly to help prevent cracking and allow them to firm up to the right consistency for construction.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWorking with slabs that are slightly firm or \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eleather hard\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e gives you more control when assembling structured forms. Using simple templates, you’ll cut the individual pieces for the base, walls and lid before bringing everything together.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe’ll focus on \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003escoring, slipping and joining\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e the clay securely, as well as managing moisture throughout the build. You’ll learn how to align walls, correct uneven joins and reinforce seams so your box remains stable as you work.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOnce the structure is assembled, we’ll refine the seams and smooth the joins using both tools and your fingers. Finally, we’ll create a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003efitted lid\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e by cutting an opening into the form and cleaning up the edges to create a functional and playful lidded container.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis workshop gives you a reliable foundation for working with slab-built closed forms. Once you understand the process, you can take these techniques further and experiment with more complex boxes, containers and structured slab-built designs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat you'll learn\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to roll and prepare even clay slabs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy compressing slabs helps prevent cracking\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to work with leather-hard clay for structured forms\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to use simple templates to cut consistent shapes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to cut the base, walls and lid for your box\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to score and slip clay to create strong joins\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to manage slab moisture while building\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to align walls and maintain a stable structure\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to fix uneven joins and adjust pieces during construction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to reinforce seams for added strength\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to smooth and refine joins using tools and fingers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to create a fitted lid by cutting an opening into the form\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to refine edges and clean up slab-built surfaces\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to build a foundation for more complex slab-built forms\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"The Pottery Studio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52774724796645,"sku":"WS-024","price":29.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0692\/9209\/7765\/files\/slabbox.jpg?v=1788564575"},{"product_id":"spiral-throwing","title":"Spiral Throwing","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn this workshop, we’re taking the fundamentals of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewheel throwing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and using them as a springboard into something much more playful, expressive and sculptural — \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpiral Throwing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRather than focusing on perfectly smooth and symmetrical pots, we’ll intentionally push the clay beyond its comfort zone, using texture, movement and distortion to create pieces full of personality and character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe’ll start with the foundations of wheel throwing, including \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecentering, opening and pulling cylinders\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, before transforming those forms using a variety of texturing and shaping techniques. 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