Clay Center of New Orleans Classes & Workshops

Course Objectives

• Learn how to properly measure and mix plaster
• Create a one-part plaster mold from found objects (e.g., plastic bowls, cups)
• Create a one-part plaster mold from leather-hard clay forms
• Understand the properties and behavior of casting slip
• Learn how to pour and time your slip casts effectively

Course Level

• Beginner+ (some prior clay experience)
• Intermediate

Age Level

• Adults 18+
• Teens ages 16-17 (may attend this class independently)
• Teens ages 13-15 (with a concurrently registered and attending parent or adult guardian only. All adults and children must be registered individually)

Included in your tuition

• Midrange casting slip
• No. 1 pottery plaster
• Modeling clay
• Firing fees for pieces made in this class
• Use of communal studio tools

Good to know

• Please wear old clothes that can get dirty or bring an apron to wear over your clothes.
• To cut down on trash, we don't provide paper towels in the studio. We suggest all students bring a hand or kitchen towel for drying their hands.
• Registrations for courses that have not met the required number of students will close 24 hours before the start date of the course.
• Students may return to the Clay Center during Open Studio to finish pieces started in class for one month following the last class day of their registered class.
• If you've never been to the Clay Center, please click here to review our location and parking information.

Missed Class/Make-up Policies

• Due to the unique topic of this course, no make-up classes will be available and there will be no refunds for missed classes.