Aardvark Clay Workshop

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Aardvark Clay Workshop ☆

Limited Time Only

Clay Toolbox Workshop

Bitter Root Pottery Aqueous &
Aardvark Clay

  • When: September 13th

    11:00 AM - 2:15 PM (15-minute break)

  • Where: Bitter Root Pottery Aqueous

For members of Bitter Root Pottery, we provide a discounted price and grant access to tickets 24 hours before they are made available to the public. Please note that this workshop has limited capacity and operates on a first-come, first-served basis.

Aardvark Clay Workshop Members
$45.00 $95.00
Aardvark Clay Workshop Non-Members
$95.00

This workshop offers:

an in-depth exploration of Cone 5/10 clay through interactive discussions, Q&A sessions, live demonstrations, and promotional giveaways.

We highly recommend this exclusive, limited-enrollment class for individuals with a strong interest in ceramics.

Here's a breakdown of key topics for discussion:

1. Aardvark Clay Body Selection: Analysis of various Aardvark clay bodies, focusing on optimal applications.

2. Dark Clay Body Characteristics: Examination of the properties inherent to dark clay bodies including, bloating, glaze fit, workability. 

3. Handbuilding Techniques with Grog: Best practices for handbuilding, specifically when incorporating grog.

4. Clay Shrinkage Rates: Detailed review of shrinkage percentages across different clay types.

5. Cone 5 vs. Cone 10 Firing: Comparative analysis of Cone 5 and Cone 10 firings, including stability, glaze compatibility, firing processes, durability, and historical trends.

6. Clay Body Availability: Comparison of the number of Cone 5 and Cone 10 clay body formulations available.

7. Cone 5/6 Porcelain: Discussion of the characteristics and applications of Cone 5/6 porcelain.

8. Greenware 05 Oxidation Techniques: Guidance on oxidation firing techniques for greenware at Cone 05.

9. Bisqueware Cleaning Protocols: Examination of the necessity and methods for cleaning bisqueware.

10. Sponge Application on Bisqueware: Best practices for sponge wiping bisqueware, emphasizing cleanliness and preventing pore blockage.

11. Beginner Ceramicists' Cone Fire Selection: Recommendations for beginners regarding cone fire choices, expectations, and potential challenges.

12. Firing with Cookies vs. Kiln Wash: Comparative analysis of firing with cookies versus kiln wash shelves.

13. Clay Body Mixing: Best practices for successfully mixing different clay bodies, and identifying potential compatibility issues.

14. Clay Body Selection for Large Pieces: Recommendations for clay bodies suitable for throwing large pieces, considering the use of grog.

15. Paper Clay Discussion: Examination of paper clay characteristics, including odor.

16. Low-Fire Handbuilding: Analysis of the benefits and success rates associated with low-fire handbuilding.

17. Aardvark Sculpting Clay: Recommendations for the best Aardvark clay for sculpting.

18. Aardvark Product Overview: Review of top Aardvark tools, pint glazes, and popular clay bodies.

19. Production Clay Selection: Identification of the best clay bodies for production environments. 

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What you’ll learn

  • 1

    Aardvark Clay Body Selection: Analysis of various Aardvark clay bodies, focusing on optimal applications.

  • 2

    Dark Clay Body Characteristics: Examination of the properties inherent to dark clay bodies.

  • 3

    Handbuilding Techniques with Grog: Best practices for handbuilding, specifically when incorporating grog.

  • 4

    Clay Shrinkage Rates: Detailed review of shrinkage percentages across different clay types.

  • 5

    Cone 5 vs. Cone 10 Firing: Comparative analysis of Cone 5 and Cone 10 firings, including stability, glaze compatibility, firing processes, durability, and historical trends.

  • 6

    Clay Body Availability: Comparison of the number of Cone 5 and Cone 10 clay body formulations available.

  • 7

    Cone 5/6 Porcelain: Discussion of the characteristics and applications of Cone 5/6 porcelain.

  • 8

    Greenware 05 Oxidation Techniques: Guidance on oxidation firing techniques for greenware at Cone 05.

  • 9

    Bisqueware Cleaning Protocols: Examination of the necessity and methods for cleaning bisqueware.

  • 10

    Sponge Application on Bisqueware: Best practices for sponge wiping bisqueware, emphasizing cleanliness and preventing pore blockage.

  • 11

    Beginner Ceramicists' Cone Fire Selection: Recommendations for beginners regarding cone fire choices, expectations, and potential challenges.

  • 12

    Firing with Cookies vs. Kiln Wash: Comparative analysis of firing with cookies versus kiln wash shelves.

  • 13

    Clay Body Mixing: Best practices for successfully mixing different clay bodies, and identifying potential compatibility issues.

  • 14

    Clay Body Selection for Large Pieces: Recommendations for clay bodies suitable for throwing large pieces, considering the use of grog.

  • 15

    Paper Clay Discussion: Examination of paper clay characteristics, including odor.

  • 16

    Low-Fire Handbuilding: Analysis of the benefits and success rates associated with low-fire handbuilding.

  • 17

    Aardvark Sculpting Clay: Recommendations for the best Aardvark clay for sculpting.

  • 18

    Aardvark Product Overview: Review of top Aardvark tools, pint glazes, and popular clay bodies.

  • 19

    Production Clay Selection: Identification of the best clay bodies for production environments. 

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