Choosing Pottery and Slip Casting classes can be a rewarding and valuable experience

Choosing Pottery and Slip Casting classes can be a rewarding and valuable experience for numerous creative and personal reasons. Here are some reasons why prospective adult students might decide to take these classes:

Creative Expression 

Hands-on Art Form: Pottery is a tactile, physical way to express creativity. Slip casting, in particular, offers precision and replication while still allowing for artistic customization. 

Personalized Creations 

You can make custom, functional pieces (like mugs, bowls, and vases) or purely decorative works. 

Mental and Emotional Benefits 

Stress Relief: Working with clay can be meditative and calming, offering a break from digital or stressful environments. 

Mindfulness: The process demands attention and presence, promoting focus and grounding. 

Skill Development 

Technical Skills: Learn techniques like wheel-throwing, hand-building, and slip casting (pouring liquid clay into molds). 

Understanding Materials: Gain knowledge about clay bodies, glaze chemistry, and firing techniques. 

Creative Problem Solving 

Trial and Error: Pottery teaches patience and how to adapt when things don’t go as planned (e.g., cracks, kiln surprises). 

Design Thinking: 

Especially in slip casting, designing molds requires planning and innovation. 

For more info and enrolments, please visit our website: www.rutherfordcomed.co.nz

by Ramona Toth