Introduction to Mould Making and Casting

Sunday 18 October, 10am-4.30pm

This one-day workshop introduces participants to the essentials of plaster and ceramics casting.

Creating a complex original ceramic piece can be a time consuming process, to repeat the same structure slows this process down even further. Creating moulds and slip casting speeds up the reproduction process and allows more time for artistic experimentation.

What to Expect

• Introduction to mould making and different types of mould, mixing and pouring plaster.
• Making a sprig-mould, scratch block and stamps.
• Creating a textured clay panel and taking a plaster cast to make a simple press mould/mould of a tile. Introduction to making a simple two or three-part mould from a found object.
• All materials and tools are provided but feel free to bring any favourite tools.

About the Tutor

This class is led by artist and ceramicist Kevin Andrew Morris. Initially undertaking Three Dimensional Design at Grays School of Art, Kevin went on to graduate in Ceramic Design from The Glasgow School of Art before furthering his education with post graduate courses at Robert Gordon’s University.

In addition to teaching at Forgan Arts Centre, Kevin works in the Ceramics department at Grays School of Art, as well as being a Collective founder of the Aberdeen Ceramics Workshop. Kevin is a highly qualified and experienced potter with a wealth of knowledge in wheel work, hand building and glazing techniques. Kevin will teach you everything you need to know from creating a piece, to adding texture and pattern or perfecting the finish of your ceramics.