SPECIAL WORKSHOP* Slab Built Mug w/ Kathy of Studio Eighteen Ceramics

Workshop Duration: Two one-day workshop (2.5 hours in length)

Workshop Description:

Join us for a fun and creative slab built mug workshop, where you’ll get hands-on experience crafting your very own slab-built mug from start to finish. Perfect for beginners and those with some pottery experience, this 2.5-hour class will introduce you to the basics of working with clay slabs—rolling, cutting, and joining them to create a unique mug. You'll also learn how to add a handle and experiment with textures and decorations to make your mug truly one-of-a-kind. 

About the Instructor: 

Kathy grew up in Sydney, Australia where she graduated with a BA Design at UTS. She has worked in interior and furniture design, with continuing studies in photography, print making, silversmithing and ceramics.

Kathy moved to Vancouver, Canada in 2016 and began working with ceramics in 2019, when she established STUDIO EIGHTEEN. Her inspiration is drawn from architecture, from the shapes, shadows and contrast that these built spaces create. Her work is minimal, with the construction of material & form being the
fundamental focus.

Asymmetric designs and contrasting finishes are a feature of her jewellery collection, often leaving a section of raw ceramic exposed. Each piece is handmade with precision in small batches, at her home studio.

Creativity is at the core of every project Kathy embarks on.

Workshop Details:

Location: The Clay Warehouse - #10-1770 McLean Ave. Port Coquitlam, BC, V4C 4 K8

Dates/Times: Monday November 4th from 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM.

Materials: All necessary materials are provided, including clay, tools, and firing services, as well as studio glazes if you choose to return to finish your pieces.

Post Workshop: Once your piece is finished, we will fire it in our kiln twice. You will get to choose a glaze which will add colour to you finished piece. Please give us three weeks to finish you piece from the last day of class.

Who Should Attend/Skill Prerequisites: 

Limited Slots Available: To ensure Kathy can give everyone plenty of hands-on guidance behind the potter’s wheel, we’ve kept this class to a maximum of 6 attendees per workshop.

No Clay Experience Required:

This class is ideal for those new to clay, seeking a different method than the potter's wheel, or looking to refresh old skills.

Ensure you can commit to all class dates:

We plan our class dates far in advance to provide adequate notice for you to plan your life around our 6-week course. We ask that future students registering for this class commit to all class dates. We understand that life happens, and we do allow for one free make-up session. Make-up sessions are intended for students to catch up on missed class time and are not supervised by the teacher.

Cancellation Policy:

Cancellations are accepted up to 7 days before the first workshop date, and all cancellations are subject to a $50 administration fee. Cancellations made 6 days or less before the workshop will not be refunded. Once a workshop has begun, refunds will not be processed. We are a small business and must fill all spots in each class to pay our teachers and supply all materials and equipment. 

Students attending the workshop must be at least 16 years old:

Our studio is a mature space designed for adults looking to unwind from their daily lives.