Starting after Labor Day, The Henderson will be offering “Slab Saturday” every Saturday from 1:30-4:30 in our pottery studio. We have limited space, so RSVP is required.
What is “Slab Pottery”?
Slab pottery is a simpler technique than throwing on a wheel and produces beautiful results.
Slab pottery allows for easier control of your tools and materials as you work and can be less demanding than thrown pottery,. There are also unique designs and forms possible with slab pottery that can allow your imagination to flourish.
If you have even just a general understanding of clay or pottery, you’re well on your way to learning how to create slab ceramics.
The exciting difference lies in the creation of slabs — or panels — of clay, created with designs that can be pressed into or cut through the surface.
Unlike thrown pottery that’s created on a spinning potter’s wheel, slab pottery is created by connecting pressed or rolled slabs of clay into a vessel shape.
Because slab pottery doesn’t require unique knowledge or unfamiliar tools, it’s an ideal technique if you’re looking to get a feel for pottery in general.
