Slip Cast Mold Making for Tiles- June 2
June 2 – Saturday: 10 am – 4 pm
Location: GoggleWorks Center for the Arts, Reading (Directions)
Instructor: Lisa Muller
Skill Level: Intro/Refresher – beginners to intermediate welcome
Class Description: Slip casting is often used as an alternative to press-molding for tile making. Although the molds for both techniques are similar, why would one choose slip casting over press molding?
In this one day workshop, students will discuss, observe, and learn first hand how open face molds are made for slip casting tile, and why it may be the right vehicle for their imagery or work style. After a demonstration of plaster mold making, students will work directly in clay to develop a castable “positive” using carving, stamping and sprigging. Ms. Muller will demonstrate working into the mold itself, while going over the whole process from slip to glaze, including earthenware glazes, engobes, and how to increase surface interest. Students may cast their individual plaster molds outside of this class.
Materials Fee: $20 made payable to the instructor at the time of class will cover all materials needed for the class, as well as a set of tools to take home to continue working.
To register, click ‘Register Now’ above or call717-431-8706. For inquiries email handmade@pacrafts.org
Biography: Lisa Muller has been developing her current body of work for ten years. First inspired by the work of Henry Mercer of Doylestown PA, she has developed an imagery rich style combining mythology, history, and humorous daily observations. Narrative in nature, Ms Muller’s work comments on the power of stories and legends in our lives.
She earned an MFA from Tyler School of Art in Philadelphia for ceramics, and has taught numerous classes and workshops for all different age groups. Muller exhibits regularly in regional and national shows, has created numerous public installations for a variety of venues including the Philadelphia International Flower Show, the North Dakota Museum of Art, and the town of Phoenixville. She currently lives and works in Pottstown.
