From Fabric to Clay Workshop with Sam Briegel

Join us with Sam Briegel to learn how to make fabric-inspired forms out of clay!

In this one day, 8 hour workshop, students will learn how to make and utilize an 8.5’’x11’’x1’’ low-relief fabric textured plaster slab. Students will begin the workshop by pouring their own 8.5’’x11’’x1’’ plaster slab from a low-relief swatch of fabric. Students will then learn basic techniques to transfer their fabric texture onto a slab of clay, as well as a more advanced technique of transferring layers of colored texture using stained slips. Briegel will show multiple ways to use the textured slab of clay, such as: leaving it flat to make coasters and tiles or by using a two-dimensional foam template to hand build a basic cup or mug. Fabric textures will be available for students to choose from, but students are encouraged to bring their own. Students will not be able to use their…