WS – Mini Moon Jar Workshop
This focused half-day workshop is designed for students with prior wheel-throwing experience who are looking to refine their technique and explore new forms. You’ll work with 1.5kg of clay, practise spiral wedging, and learn to throw on a hump—an efficient method for making small forms. Walk away with your very own mini moon jar to take home and enjoy.
In this workshop, you will learn to:
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spiral wedge clay for improved control and consistency;
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centre 1.5kg – 3kg of clay confidently;
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throw on a hump for small-form making; and
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make and take home 1 mini moon jar.
This workshop is intended as a skill enhancement session and is not suitable for complete beginners.
| 4 Hours | Spiral wedging, throwing on a small hump, and making of mini moon jars |
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| Clay | “Free-flow” of clay |
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| Glazing & Firing | Glazing and firing by Clay Expression. Student to take home 1 fired items. Fired items ready to be collected 4 - 5 weeks after the class. * Delivery option available |
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