Slab building a Soap Dish




Slab building a Soap Dish
Explore the tactile and creative process of slab building a ceramic soap dish in this relaxed, hands-on workshop. Drawing inspiration from studio-led craft traditions, you will learn how simple sheets of clay can be transformed into an elegant everyday object.
You will be guided by Emma Louise Payne through the step by step process of rolling out slabs of clay, cutting precise templates and assembling your soap dish using scratch and slip construction technique. Attention is given to proportion structure and clean joining methods. Glaze selection is discussed to enhance both durability and visual appeal resulting in a piece that is both practical and decorative.
You will receive a fully glazed and finished soap dish that reflects your personal design choices and the character of hand made ceramics in the post 6 weeks later. All materials tools and kiln firings are included making this a complete and rewarding making experience for all abilities.