Mold Making & Casting for Beginners with Neil Grant

Sat & Sun, Jun 21-22, 930am-430pm. Plaster molds are a great way of making accurate copies of items in clay and are a versatile tool for every level of clay artist. Some molds can be as simple as a single shape around which a clay dish is formed; others can be more complex and allow the artist to slip cast (pour liquid clay into) to form more intricate vessels or sculptures. Either way, plaster molds create a quick and consistent way for clay artists to replicate their work. This 2-day workshop with artist Neil Grant will introduce you to making plaster molds and using them as slump or hump molds, or to slip cast from. Using pottery plaster, you will learn how to make one- and two-part molds correctly and then use them to recreate works. This class is aimed at beginners (including experienced artists who are new to reproducing their work) and teaches the fundamentals of plaster mold making and casting in a fun and relaxed atmosphere. Tools and materials will be provided during class. $294 Members, $327 Not-Yet-Members. To register visit www.cultural-center.org or call 508-394-7100. Cultural Center of Cape Cod, 307 Old Main St., South Yarmouth.