SCW Clay Club

BHB instructor Debbe Manchester will assist in this class.

During this 3 week class students will expand on their basic hand-building skills to make a table top totem consisting of learning to build a box, a ball and a topper. Each week the student will make the piece demonstrated in class and then they need to make a second piece before the next class on their own time. At the end of the class, the student will have the components for a 5 piece table top totem. This class will be offered quarterly to those members who have joined in the last 18 months and have not previously taken this class.

Supplies needed:

• Clay of your choice (preferably a clay with grog such as Speckled Buff or Redstone)
• Basic clay tools
• Mat to work on
• Slip to match clay body (bring plenty as we will be using quite a bit)
• 45 degree angle cutter (we sell these in the club, purchase BEFORE the class)
• Horseshoe cutter (we sell these in the club, purchase BEFORE class)
• Hole cutter (needs to be large enough to fit the rod you will use to build your totem once finished. Remember shrinkage will occur.)
• Paddling tool
• Wooden roller two ended (one large, one small) is best
• Narrow modeling tool to work cube corners
• Texture and/or sprig molds you may want to use to embellish your pieces
• Corn starch or Pam as needed for texture
• 5”- 6” square cookie cutter or template to cut your 6 sides. IF you are using a template, create it BEFORE you come to class
• Styrofoam half ball 5″-6″ in diameter. These can be purchased at Michaels, Hobby Lobby or Walmart. IF you purchase a Styrofoam ball, have it cut in half BEFORE you come to class

Please read the “Supplies needed” above carefully and ensure that you have all the tools, forms textures or sprig molds required for each day.

Note: Come to class and set up your work station but, DO NOT ROLL OUT CLAY UNTIL INSTRUCTED TO DO SO.