
Pretty Slabs: Dropped, Pressed and Decorated Workshop with Colleen McCall
In this weekend workshop, guest artist Colleen McCall will demonstrate step-by-step techniques for making her colorful, joyful signature works from flat clay slabs, molding them into the desired forms using slump and hump techniques. Learn more about how she creates beautiful surfaces by combining textures, carved clay stamps, hand-painting techniques, and sgraffito. Put the techniques learned into practice by creating your own molded forms, and try out various surface techniques on your freshly formed pieces to discover your unique style or favorite method. Enjoy the thoughtful process of putting form and surface together. This workshop is geared toward students with a basic knowledge of working with clay in its various stages. For more information and to register, please see the event link. Event registration includes both Saturday and Sunday. Colleen is a full-time studio potter and teaching artist specializing in creating vibrant floral patterns on her handmade pottery. Her inspiration varies from natural, realistic blooms to stylized abstract florals. Vintage textiles, wall coverings, and historical depictions of flowers from all over the world are all part of the mix to create fresh, functional, heirloom-quality dinnerware, home, and garden decor.