Handbuilding with Tarpaper Patterns, Sunday, December 15th, 1-4pm
Tar paper, also known as roof-underlayment paper, is a sturdy material that can be easily cut, creased and adhered to clay. In this three hour workshop with instructor Ben Babcock, students will be introduced to a method of handbuilding that utilizes tar paper templates and soft slabs of clay to assemble precise, repeatable forms. These templates are akin to sewing patterns- flat shapes that seam together to create voluminous objects. We will explore strategies for generating templates, adhering them to clay, and successfully joining seams. Attendees will be provided with pre-cut templates as well as a sheet of tar paper to continue exploring this method in their own work. This will be a hands-on experience, so come prepared to draw, cut and assemble a variety of vessels that you will fire independently.
Tar paper, also known as roof-underlayment paper, is a sturdy material that can be easily cut, creased and adhered to clay. In this three hour workshop with instructor Ben Babcock, students will be introduced to a method of handbuilding that utilizes tar paper templates and soft slabs of clay to assemble precise, repeatable forms. These templates are akin to sewing patterns- flat shapes that seam together to create voluminous objects. We will explore strategies for generating templates, adhering them to clay, and successfully joining seams. Attendees will be provided with pre-cut templates as well as a sheet of tar paper to continue exploring this method in their own work. This will be a hands-on experience, so come prepared to draw, cut and assemble a variety of vessels that you will fire independently.
Tar paper, also known as roof-underlayment paper, is a sturdy material that can be easily cut, creased and adhered to clay. In this three hour workshop with instructor Ben Babcock, students will be introduced to a method of handbuilding that utilizes tar paper templates and soft slabs of clay to assemble precise, repeatable forms. These templates are akin to sewing patterns- flat shapes that seam together to create voluminous objects. We will explore strategies for generating templates, adhering them to clay, and successfully joining seams. Attendees will be provided with pre-cut templates as well as a sheet of tar paper to continue exploring this method in their own work. This will be a hands-on experience, so come prepared to draw, cut and assemble a variety of vessels that you will fire independently.