Hands-on Workshop
EGYPTIAN PASTE WORKSHOP with BARBARA TAYLOR
Sunday March 26th 2023, 1pm - 5pm
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Workshop Fee $44.00 Plus HST
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Discover the amazing self-glazing paste Egyptians developed over 7000 years ago to make jewelry and amulets for the Pharaohs! Egyptian paste is a non-plastic, self-glazing, low-fire clay.
In this workshop, participants will gain hands-on knowledge on how to make Egyptian Paste and create contemporary pieces.
Learn to mix Egyptian paste to the proper consistency for hand building small non- functional items like: amulets, beads, buttons, boxes, small sculptural objects. Paste materials and bisque-fired press molds or sprig molds will be provided.
Learn to laminate the paste choosing from 5 colours provided.
Learn to make a simple bead tree and prepare trays for firing pieces.
After slow drying, workshop pieces will be fired to cone 06 in Toronto Potters kilns (firing included).
Items must be left in the studio to dry slowly and cannot be touched once the drying process begins or you will disturb the surface glaze being developed during drying. Pick up fired work in May.
Workshop Participants Need to Bring The Following:
apron or smock
pin tools, or any other hand building tools
bisque fired texturing stamps or rollers
small sponge and small soft natural hair paint brush to apply water
metal cookie or fondant icing cutters of different shape, if available
any small sprig or press molds you may have (must be made of bisque clay, not plaster)
sense of humour and willingness to have fun!
Barbara Taylor is owner-creator at Earth Works Pottery in Burlington, ON. specializing in non-glazed clay products for the home.
She studied multiple art mediums at Sheridan College and Humber College. For many years she exhibited and sold her work at OOAK, and taught pottery at the Art Gallery of Burlington.
*PLEASE NOTE* WORKSHOP REGISTRATION FEES ARE NON REFUNDABLE