Plates and Platters

Online pre-recorded lessons
Unlimited access
Opportunity to ask questions
$119.00

Registration will open September 10th.

Curriculum

Plates and Platters

Introduction

The plate, like the bowl and cup, is one of the most common shapes we make in clay. But the making of them can at first seem challenging.

In this 3-part lesson, I'll first break down the steps for throwing, trimming and drying a place-setting of three flat-shaped plates with flat wide rims: a bread-and-butter plate, a salad or lunch plate, and a dinner plate. I'll then show you how to throw a curved-shaped plate and two simple ways to make squared plates. And lastly, throwing, trimming, and decorating larger plates and platters.

Shown and described in detail in this lesson:

- tips about clay qualities

- developing a rhythm of making to create plates that look alike

- centering large pieces of clay

- tool use and batt options

- trimming feet for waxing

- thick slip decorating

- avoiding lopsided pots… and more!