3-Day Slab Box Workshop

Service Description

Get your hands in clay to make something you'll love... a ceramic slab box! Jamie will provide all of the instructions, demonstrations, and guidance needed to create your one-of-a-kind work of art. Your slab box may be used for anything you'd like; jewelry storage, a memory box, a soap holder, or something functional in the kitchen (sugar cubes, tea, spices, butter, etc.). DAY 1 Thursday, March 19th 12:00-2:00 Using pre-made slabs of stoneware clay and templates, Jamie will guide you as you cut out 6 sides for your box. Then you will assemble your box and clean up the surface. Open Studio time is available within one week for anyone needing more time. The box will remain bagged for one week allowing the clay to set up and become leather hard. Jamie will provide the template for a 5" x 5" x 2" box. DAY 2 Thursday, March 26th 12:00-2:00 Return for another session of working with clay. First, Jamie will demonstrate how to cut out your custom lid. Then, use your imagination to carve, build, and attach features... you'll have absolute creative freedom to customize your slab box any way you can imagine! Open Studio time is available within one week for anyone needing more time. DAY 3 Any time during Open Studio hours after April 15th Return to glaze, choosing from a selection of over 85 colors! These projects will be take-home ready within 1-3 weeks after glazing depending on how many projects are ahead of yours to be fired. Clay, tools, glazes, instructions, templates, and 2 kiln firings included. All clay is stoneware, so projects are safe for food, the microwave, dishwasher, and oven. Most glazes are food-safe, however, we are introducing some glazes that are not, so guidance will be provided when glazing. Wear clothes and shoes that can get dirty and please bring your own hand towel!