Reductive Decoration Techniques
6 Week Course
Available spots
Service Description
The total cost of this course is $335. Students pay an online deposit of $100 to register and pay the remainder of the class fee the first day of class. Payment plans are available upon arrangement. Carving, water etching, and slip-inlay can produce some of the most beautiful decorative surfaces in ceramics. This is an intro through advanced friendly course that explores a range of decorative techniques that Wooten has honed over the years. This course will explore traditional line carving, low relief carving, Mishima/slip inlay, and traditional water etching/water carving techniques. Students will learn both the pros and cons of different clay bodies for each technique and how to choose glazes that highlight these techniques. While this course is a great introduction to water etching and carving, it will not cover Wooten’s specific approach to raw water etching. To Bring: -Notebook/Sketchbook and writing utensil -Old clothes or attire you don’t mind getting a little dirty -Your favorite pottery tools, including a metal rib, wooden rib, needle tool, wire tool, sponge, wooden knife, fettling knife, and trimming tools. Additional Costs: -This course will require a V-Tip carving tool. We will order these tools in class together, or students may purchase their own outside of class. Expect an additional $25-$40 for required and recommended tools. -Glazing and Firing Fee - $35 -25 lbs of clay is included in the materials fee. Additional clay can be purchased from Wooten Clayworks if desired. Ages 12+. For ages 11 and under, please send us an inquiry to see if class admittance is allowable (based on total enrollment to ensure assistance can be provided.) Refunds are not available once the course has begun. Please visit our policies page for cancellation and rescheduling information.
Upcoming Sessions
Cancellation Policy
Bookings for classes, workshops, events, and private lessons which are canceled 7 calendar days or more prior to the class or event will receive a full refund. Any cancellations received 7-3 days prior will receive a 50% refund. Any and all cancellations 2 days or less before the class/course are not eligible for a refund. Cancellations which are at least 24 hours prior to the class may transfer their booking to another applicable date or find a substitute student to take their place. If you need to cancel after the 7 day window, please contact the store. Wooten Clayworks cannot reschedule with less than 24 hours notice due to the inability to fill the space that was taken from another potential student. Please note there is a 2 student minimum for classes to run. Students will be notified the day prior if the class has to be cancelled and will receive a full refund.
Contact Details
276 Main Street, Hackettstown, NJ, USA
dwooten@wootenclayworks.com