WORKSHOP: Throwing Lidded Vessels with Mark Lester

Name: WORKSHOP: Throwing Lidded Vessels with Mark Lester
Start: 2024-12-14T10:30:00-05:00
End: 2024-12-14T13:30:00-05:00
Location: 2855 Coral Springs Dr, Suite A, Coral Springs, FL, United States, Florida 33065

Schedule

Sat Dec 14 2024 at 10:30 am to 01:30 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

2855 Coral Springs Dr, Suite A, Coral Springs, FL, United States, Florida 33065 | Coral Springs, FL

Whether you're just learning how to throw a jar, or you're a veteran maker looking to refine your teapots, making a quality lid is an essential part of the process. In this workshop students will learn:
· How to throw a vessel that is properly suited for a lid.
· 6 different ways to create lids for any ceramic vessel.
· How to use calipers to make lids that fit precisely.
· The impact of clay shrinkage on the measuring process.
· Basics of tap centering and water sealing to trim vessels and lids.
· Using silicon carbide to refine lids post firing.
Supplies will be provided, but bring a caliper if you have one!
$75 per person
Experience level: Intermediate and advanced
Date: Saturday, December 14, 10:30 am - 1:30 pm.