The Slab Lab: Handbuilding Basics with Alex Mente - April 17th at 6pm EST
Workshop Description:
Potters love a hands-on approach and handbuilding with slabs is a beautiful way to support this expression. From texture to unique shapes, handbuilding is an amazing option when creating with clay. In this lab you'll learn the basics of preparing slabs, adding texture and foundational construction techniques. From there you can let your imagination run free and stretch your skills with slabs of clay. Fun. Easy. Consistent. Let's do it together!
Artist Bio:
Alex is the owner and artist at Alexandria Pottery Co. offering a unique collection of pottery tools and workshops. From forms to function, she will help you find the tools to make the things you love! She and her husband Scott are blessed to have their children spend time in studio, which makes them a true family business. Alex personally loves making a wide range of work on the wheel and by slab. You’ll find texture and inspirations from nature in her own work. Her family loves to serve the pottery community and truly hopes their workshops and tools inspire you to make something amazing! You can find their range of tools and work on www.alexandripotteryco.com or on social @alexandriapotterytools & @alexandriapottery
Once you purchase the workshop, you will receive an email with the Zoom link and any other info that you need before joining! You’ll receive a recording of the 1.5-2 hour session, as well, for 6 months of access.
Workshop Description:
Potters love a hands-on approach and handbuilding with slabs is a beautiful way to support this expression. From texture to unique shapes, handbuilding is an amazing option when creating with clay. In this lab you'll learn the basics of preparing slabs, adding texture and foundational construction techniques. From there you can let your imagination run free and stretch your skills with slabs of clay. Fun. Easy. Consistent. Let's do it together!
Artist Bio:
Alex is the owner and artist at Alexandria Pottery Co. offering a unique collection of pottery tools and workshops. From forms to function, she will help you find the tools to make the things you love! She and her husband Scott are blessed to have their children spend time in studio, which makes them a true family business. Alex personally loves making a wide range of work on the wheel and by slab. You’ll find texture and inspirations from nature in her own work. Her family loves to serve the pottery community and truly hopes their workshops and tools inspire you to make something amazing! You can find their range of tools and work on www.alexandripotteryco.com or on social @alexandriapotterytools & @alexandriapottery
Once you purchase the workshop, you will receive an email with the Zoom link and any other info that you need before joining! You’ll receive a recording of the 1.5-2 hour session, as well, for 6 months of access.
Workshop Description:
Potters love a hands-on approach and handbuilding with slabs is a beautiful way to support this expression. From texture to unique shapes, handbuilding is an amazing option when creating with clay. In this lab you'll learn the basics of preparing slabs, adding texture and foundational construction techniques. From there you can let your imagination run free and stretch your skills with slabs of clay. Fun. Easy. Consistent. Let's do it together!
Artist Bio:
Alex is the owner and artist at Alexandria Pottery Co. offering a unique collection of pottery tools and workshops. From forms to function, she will help you find the tools to make the things you love! She and her husband Scott are blessed to have their children spend time in studio, which makes them a true family business. Alex personally loves making a wide range of work on the wheel and by slab. You’ll find texture and inspirations from nature in her own work. Her family loves to serve the pottery community and truly hopes their workshops and tools inspire you to make something amazing! You can find their range of tools and work on www.alexandripotteryco.com or on social @alexandriapotterytools & @alexandriapottery
Once you purchase the workshop, you will receive an email with the Zoom link and any other info that you need before joining! You’ll receive a recording of the 1.5-2 hour session, as well, for 6 months of access.