NOTE: There will be no classes the week of June 30-July 4, 2025

Slip casting is a valuable technique for expanding your ceramic practice and gaining a deeper understanding of clay as a material. In this course, you’ll learn the foundational skills needed to create one-part plaster molds for slip casting. Through hands-on instruction, we'll guide you step-by-step in using plaster to make molds from found objects and leather-hard clay. We'll also explore the unique properties of casting slip and how it can open up new creative possibilities in your work.

Course Objectives

Learn how to properly measure and mix plaster
Create a one-part plaster mold from found objects (e.g., plastic bowls, cups)
Create a one-part plaster mold from leather-hard clay forms
Understand the properties and behavior of casting slip
Learn how to pour and time your slip casts effectively

Course Level

This course is appropriate for students at the following levels:

Beginner+ (some prior clay experience)
Intermediate

Age Level

Adults 18+
Teens ages 16-17 (may attend this class independently)
Teens ages 13-15 (with a concurrently registered and attending parent or adult guardian only. All adults and children must be registered individually)

Included in your tuition

Midrange casting slip
No. 1 pottery plaster
Modeling clay
Firing fees for pieces made in this class
Use of communal studio tools

Good to know

Missed Class/Make-up Policies

Due to the unique topic of this course, no make-up classes will be available and there will be no refunds for missed classes.

Intro to Mold Making & Slip Casting