Ceramic Slab Construction and Surface Techniques

Instructor: Kathy Cady

Dates: Wednesdays, September 24, October 1, 8, 15 & 22, 2025

Time: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Ages: 18+

Members: $378

Non-Members: $420

(Registration deadline: September 19)

Description:

Join ceramist, Kathy Cady for five full weeks of inspiration and creativity. Students will learn the fundamentals of slab construction to create bowls, mugs, boxes, and/or tile art. Participants will explore surface techniques such as sgraffito, slip trailing and various glaze applications. Individual, personalized instruction is provided, appropriate for all levels of experience. An emphasis will be on individual experimentation and expressive conceptual designs.

Open Studio Time:

Upon approval from the instructor, workshop participants will be granted access to the lab throughout the duration of the workshop. Aside from scheduled workshop hours, the lab is available for independent use Tuesday – Sunday from 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM.

Materials:

Provided by participants:

• A Clay Starter Tool Kit: a basic set of tools for working with clay avaiable at most art supply stores and online:

Clay Tool Kit from Jerry's Artarama

Clay Tool Kit from Amazon

Clay Tool Kit from Michaels

• 5-quart bucket

• Towel

• Apron

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• Provided by Five Points Arts:

• Glazes

• One 25 pound bag of clay per person. Additional bags of clay may be purchased.

Instructor Bio:

Kathy Cady is a native of northwestern Connecticut. She earned her Master’s degree in Art Education and for thirty years has taught ceramics at the high school and college levels. Her ceramic artwork has focused on pit firing techniques inspired by ancient and classical forms. These creations maintain a fluidity and gracefulness that complement the primitive pit firing process. Kathy also creates tile artwork infused with crystals and melted glass which is inspired by geological formations and the wonders of water. Fabricated metal is often used to enhance her pottery and tile creations.

All workshops are held at the Five Points Arts Center, 855 University Drive

Workshops may be cancelled due to low enrollment if a minimum number of participants are not met. Registrants will be notified in advance and a refund or credit will be arranged (see workshop polices below for details).

Workshop Policies: Please review the terms of our workshop policies here