This series of private lessons will introduce you to basic mold making techniques for slip casting. This is a course geared towards teaching you the process, not creating a mold of a specific work geared towards a production process. The piece you would like to cast must be approved, and if complex, may require additional lessons beyond those outlined below at an additional cost. Based on a review of the item the student wishes to cast, our instructor will make a custom plan for your series of classes. If additional lessons may be necessary, we will alert you in advance. The best pieces to cast are small (under 6 inches in each dimension) and leather-hard greenware (unfired work). The piece will likely be destroyed in the casting process.

The package includes 3 sessions (see outline below) though some items may require additional lessons depending on their complexity, which will be an additional cost.

Lesson 1: 1 hour
• Explain terminology, process start to finish.
• Discuss how and why molds are made in specific ways.
• Discuss process step-by-step for your item and possible issues.
• Cover how to measure volume and how to mix plaster.

Lesson 2: 2.5 hours
• Begin making mold. (Pour 1-2 parts depending on complexity and size.)
• While plaster is setting, use an existing mold to make a cast.

Lesson 3: 2.5 hours
• Complete final 1-2 parts of mold and clean up.
• Clean up the cast from the previous class.

1 person: $600
2 people: $825

Plaster privates are restricted to 2 people maximum, and both people must work on the same mold together. If lessons are taken with 2 people, every session must be done jointly on the same date.

Lessons 2 and 3 must be at least 1 week apart (to allow for dry time).

Lessons are offered in the folowing windows:

Mondays & Tuesdays 9am-1pm
Thursdays 1-6pm
Fridays 9am-9:30pm
Sundays 7:30-9:30pm

All necessary materials are included in the package except slip, which you will select for the project and purchase from our clay shop according to your preference - the teacher can guide you through this purchase during the process.

To book, purchase your package below and we will reach out to you via email to confirm the item you will be casting and to schedule your sessions within the above windows.