Pottery and Ceramics Course: Mould Making and Slip Casting
Learn mould making and slip casting with our Pottery courses in Sydney.
Learn about the process of mould-making and slip-casting for ceramics. Slip-casting is a ceramic production process for the creation of multiples of the same shape.
In this course, you will have the opportunity to learn how to make two different shapes, both of which you will be able to choose. We will start with learning how to make plaster moulds, then go on to slip-casting from these moulds, before learning a few techniques for decorating the pieces.
By the end of the course, you will have learnt how to make your own simple plaster moulds, and how to use the slip-casting technique to produce multiple clay casts from these moulds. You will also be led through several different decorating techniques for your pieces, as well as different glazing techniques. You will have the opportunity to design and make your own models to cast a mould from, and you will learn what forms are suitable for this technique.
Come with a readiness to learn and to get your hands dirty, and you will go home with several ceramic pieces that you have made.
Learning outcomes
By the end of the course, you will have learnt how to:
- make basic models suitable for casting from
- make a simple plaster mould
- slip-cast
- decorate your piece
- fire in an electric kiln
Ideal for
This course is designed for absolute beginners or people with a minimal working knowledge of ceramics.
Course content
- Information about how ceramics are created
- Model-making forms and processes
- Design
- Plaster mould-making
- Slip-casting
- Using tools for decoration
- Firing in electric kilns
Week 1
- Introduction to ceramics and clay
- Model making from clay
- Mould making a smaller piece
Week 2
- Slip-casting from mould 1
- Preparing found model for mould-making
- Mould making a larger piece
Week 3
- Slip-casting from moulds 1 and 2
- Making glazes and glaze techniques
- Week 4*
- Slip-casting from moulds 1 and 2
- Surface decoration techniques
Week 5
- Glazing all casts
- Firing
Venue
Louise M Studio
20-28 Carrington Road
Marrickville, NSW, 2204
(Access via Renwick Street)
Parking directions:
It is best to park on Renwick Street – it is usually easy to secure a spot on Renwick Street between the cross-streets of Carrington Road and Excelsior Parade.
Cary Street and Warren Road will also have a few spots to park.
Other information
- Please don’t wear your best clothing! Things will get messy
- If you have long hair, please tie it back
- Wear closed-in shoes
- You will need to return a week after the last class to collect your pieces. You will be able to discuss this with your teacher
Classes
<p><strong>Learn mould making and slip casting with our <a href="https://www.sydneycommunitycollege.edu.au/courses/art-classes-sydney/Pottery-Classes">Pottery</a> courses in Sydney.</strong></p><p>
...<p><strong>Learn mould making and slip casting with our <a href="https://www.sydneycommunitycollege.edu.au/courses/art-classes-sydney/Pottery-Classes">Pottery</a> courses in Sydney.</strong></p><p>
...<p><strong>Learn mould making and slip casting with our <a href="https://www.sydneycommunitycollege.edu.au/courses/art-classes-sydney/Pottery-Classes">Pottery</a> courses in Sydney.</strong></p><p>
...<p><strong>Learn mould making and slip casting with our <a href="https://www.sydneycommunitycollege.edu.au/courses/art-classes-sydney/Pottery-Classes">Pottery</a> courses in Sydney.</strong></p><p>
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If there isn't a class to suit you, please join our waitlist and we will notify you when we have places available. Join Waitlist
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Course testimonials:
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Sue said: Louise was a great teacher - engaged, easy to understand, positive and encouraging! I would definitely recommend this course!
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Quynh said: This is my second time learning with Louise and I can definitely tell you she’s the best, not only as a potter but also a teacher. Some people might want to keep some skills to themselves but Louise is the completely opposite: she encouraged us to ask and explore and experimenting, yet at the same time jumped right in when we were about to make something wrong. Highly recommended!
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Mimi said: Five stars
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Isabel said: The process steps were excellent explained (verbally and as handout). The tutor was very well prepared. I enjoyed the inspiring atmosphere in the class room. I can definitely recommend the class.
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Helen said: Louise's patience and slow reveal of the steps which made it easy to follow the magic of slip casting. She was helpful when asked and watched each of us carefully. The group was supportive because Louise's encouraged us.
