Past Event

Casting Clay, Molds and Models

18+

Instructor: Daniel Garver

Slipcasting from start to finish! A broad introduction to moldmaking to expand your practice. We will cover a wide range of material including model making, simple press molds to complicated multipart casting molds, mixing casting slip, plaster, glazes, and more.

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Overview

Get ready to learn the ins and outs of slip casting from start to finish. This workshop will be a broad introduction to mold making that will expand your practice, with new confidence in plaster, repetition, casting, raw materials and much more. Starting with model making in clay, plaster, found objects, and experimental techniques, we will learn how to make molds that are simple press sprigs, all the way to complicated multipart slip casting molds. Through the lens of Craft and Design, we will explore the possibilities of ceramic casting in terms of repetition, efficiency, ergonomics, and experimentation. As a class, we will also learn about mixing clay, glazes, plaster, mason stains, and deep dive into raw materials.

Upon completion, students will have solid foundational skills to continue exploring mold making and integrating the tools into their own studio and practice. You’ll leave with finished glaze-fired pieces, bisque-fired work and molds.

Additional Information

Originally from Madison, Wisconsin, Daniel Garver currently lives and works in Spruce Pine, North Carolina. Daniel completed a BFA from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee in 2011 and the Core Fellowship at Penland School of Craft from 2015-17. He has participated in numerous residencies including the Jentel Foundation, AZ West, Haystack, Houston Center for Contemporary Craft, Western New Mexico University, Penland School of Craft, and the Mid Atlantic Keramik Exchange in Iceland. His work has been shown throughout the US in a variety of group and solo exhibitions.

Artist website: danielgarver.com

Instagram: @dang_ceramics

Raw materials for custom mixed casting slip and glaze, firings, and consumable supplies including plaster, sanding screens, mold release, wax, sand paper, shop towels.

Students will take away tools for continued mold making including clamps, mold straps, buckets for plaster, custom made coddle boards, surform, and a wood scraper for plaster.

The program will begin Sunday morning, with a brief orientation at 8:30 am. Workshops will start at 9am.

Sunday night will feature a program mixer, where you will have an opportunity to meet with your classmates outside of the studio, as well as meet other students in our adult programs for the week.

Monday nights feature an opening reception at the Parks Exhibition Gallery, featuring work from our very own summer faculty!

Daily instruction occurs from 9am-12pm, with a break for lunch in the campus dining hall (included in tuition), and followed with more instruction from 1pm-4pm.

Artist Talks will be held in the evenings on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. This is a wonderful opportunity to listen to our H.O.T. Clay instructors speak on their art.

On Saturday morning at 10 am, join your fellow workshop participants for an exciting kiln unveiling and celebration!

Generous donors have made scholarships and fellowships for adult workshops available on a limited basis for these specific groups:

1) Native American Community Members, Leaders, Artists, and Teachers

For adults 18 and older with current tribal affiliation, the scholarship brings community leaders, artists, members, and teachers to workshops at Idyllwild Arts to benefit both the scholarship recipients and those in their schools or tribal communities. Applicants with financial needs may receive priority. We also offer scholarships for Native American Teens for both the Summer Program and the Academy.

2) Inland Empire Teachers, Professors, and Graduate Students

For adults 18 and older who are current teachers in lower and higher education who will benefit from learning about Native American Arts and Culture to take back into the classroom as well as currently enrolled Graduate students. The scholarship is designed to provide professional development for those in education to share with their learning communities.

Scholarships include tuition, dorm housing, and all meals provided by the campus dining service. Transportation to and from campus is not provided, and the $50 registration fee is not included.

Click here for more information about adult scholarships.