SLAB LAB: Slab-building and Surface Design
- Teacher: Melissa
- Class Length: 6 Weeks
- Date: Sunday, beginning September 13
- Time: 10:00 – 1:00 pm
- Materials fee $25 – included in price
This 6-week course covers the core mechanics of rolling, cutting, assembling, and refining slabs to create both functional and sculptural forms. Students will also explore a variety of surface techniques, including sgraffito, texture pressing, carving, mishima, underglaze painting, transfers, and resist methods. Emphasis will be placed on both structure and surface, encouraging students to develop thoughtful, expressive work through handbuilding and decorative experimentation.
Each class meeting will feature a project prompt, demonstration, hands-on practice, and group discussion.
Come dressed comfortably, with clothes that can get messy.
Tools and materials will be provided – materials included in price.
Open Studio Hours: 7 days a week!
Pottery Classes at the Seattle Artist League
Join us for pottery classes in our 2,700 square foot studio in Seattle’s Georgetown Arts District. We offer classes for beginning ceramics in wheel throwing, hand-building, firing, and glazing. Our pottery classes are open to beginners and intermediate potters.
We have long offered classes in clay sculpting. Our commitment to the medium has expanded with the opening of our south Seattle Ceramics Studio. Join us for classes, workshops, and events in Seattle’s newest ceramics studio.
At the Seattle Artist League, we have a start where you are philosophy. You are welcome in our studio as a beginner or a seasoned pro. Join us.
