Mold-Making 101 with Janet Macpherson | September 20, 21, 27 & 28 | 10AM - 4PM | 4 Classes

Dates: September 20, 21, 27 & 28, 2025 | Weekends | 4 Classes

Times: 10:00am - 4:00pm

Location: 300 Campbell Avenue, Unit 115

Instructor: Janet Macpherson

Unlock new creative possibilities in ceramics with our comprehensive 8-week Mold-Making 101 course. This hands-on class will guide you through the process of designing and creating plaster molds for both slip casting and press molding techniques. You’ll learn how to craft one-part and two-part molds, make decorative sprig molds, and combine slip-cast pieces into finished ceramic forms. This course is best for those with some hand-building experience.

Throughout the course, you'll explore:

• The fundamentals of plaster and its use in mold-making.
• Techniques for creating and using press molds and sprig molds.
• How to design and construct two-part molds for more complex shapes.
• The basics of slip casting and assembling multi-part pieces.
• Finishing techniques to prepare your work for firing and glazing.

Class Structure: 

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.