Clay Slip Trailing
A clay slip trailing workshop is a hands-on class teaching the technique of slip trailing in ceramics. This decorative method involves applying liquid clay (slip) to the surface of a pottery piece using a squeeze bottle or fine-tipped applicator to create raised patterns, textures, or intricate designs.
🏺 What You Can Expect from a Clay Slip Trailing Workshop:
🔹 Overview of Slip Trailing
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Introduction to slip and how it's made (often coloured with oxides or stains).
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Explanation of the right consistency and tools needed (squeeze bottles, nozzles.
🔹 Demonstrations
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Techniques for line control, dotting, and layering.
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Creating patterns: geometric, organic, floral, or freestyle.
🔹 Hands-On Practice
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Experimenting on tiles or test pieces.
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Working on your own pottery pieces.
We will be making either a bowl for wall piece during the workshop and items will be ready to collect 2 weeks after the event.
Thursday 18th September 1.30pm or 7pm