Mold-Making 101 | March 5 - April 30, 2025 (8 Classes)

Date: March 5 - April 30, 2025 (Wednesday Evenings)

NOTE: There is no class on March 12th. 

Time: 6:30pm - 9:30pm 

Location: 1485 Dupont Street, 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.

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.

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 
• 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)