Intro to Mold-Making with Maegan Collins

Dates: July 5 - August 2, 2025 | Saturdays | 5 Weeks 

Time:

• 10:00am–1:00pm | Teacher demo & hands-on class time
• 1:00pm–4:00pm | Independent studio time*

*Please note: some weeks do not include the independent work period—see weekly breakdown below.

Location: 300 Campbell Avenue, in Unit 115 

Instructor: Maegan Collins 

Ready to unlock a whole new side of ceramics? In this 5-week deep-dive into mold-making, you’ll learn how to build plaster molds from scratch for both slip casting and press molding—two techniques that open up exciting new ways to work with clay.

Guided by experienced ceramic artist Maegan Collins, this hands-on course is perfect for makers with a bit of hand-building experience under their belt, and anyone curious to explore repetition, form-building, and creative possibilities with molds.

You’ll Learn How To:

• Create one-part molds from your own forms (including "hump" and "slump" molds)
  
• Make decorative sprig molds
• Use both slip-casting and press molding techniques
• Combine and finish cast forms into cohesive ceramic pieces
• Glaze using both dipping and spray booth techniques

Class Structure: 

Week 1: Saturday, July 5, 2025

• 10:00am - 1:00pm | Constructing models
• 1:00pm - 4:00pm | Independent studio time 

Week 2: Saturday, July 12, 2025

• 10:00am - 1:00pm | Pouring plaster molds 

Week 3: Saturday, July 19, 2025

• 10:00am - 1:00pm | Finishing up plaster molds 

Week 4: Saturday, July 26, 2025

• 10:00am - 1:00pm | Creating slip-cast and press mold pieces 
• 1:00pm - 4:00pm | Independent studio time

Week 5: Saturday, August 2, 2025

• 10:00am - 1:00pm | Glazing day! (including dipping + spray booth)
• 1:00pm - 4:00pm | Independent studio time 

Please note: Due to the hands-on and cumulative nature of this course, it's important to attend each session as we may not be able to repeat material covered in a missed class in a thorough way although we will try to catch you up.

By the end of the course, you'll have developed a new set of skills, a collection of unique molds, and the confidence to continue exploring mold-making in your own creative practice.

What You'll Take Home:

Terms and Conditions:

• Classes are for adults ages 18+
• All courses are non-refundable
• We require at least two weeks advance notice to reschedule a course, regardless of the date of booking 
• Since these are specialty classes, classes cannot be rescheduled and there will be no make-up classes
• There are no partial refunds for missed classes
• The last 20-30 minutes of class are dedicated to cleaning up
• By being a student at our studio, you acknowledge and accept that your work may be photographed by our team (read more about our photography policy in Section 11 of our Terms of Service)