{"product_id":"slab-building-with-templates-a-one-day-intensive","title":"Slab Building with Templates: A One-Day Intensive","description":"\u003ch5 data-hook=\"working-interval\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTake your handbuilding skills further in this six-hour intensive with ceramic artist Alexis Cline. Drawing on her background in fashion design and pattern-making, Alexis will teach students how to break down three-dimensional forms into individual components, create reusable templates using materials like Tyvek and roofing paper, and construct larger, more complex slab-built pieces. Through demonstrations and hands-on practice, students will explore new approaches to form, proportion, and structural construction. Participants are encouraged to bring their own ideas or sketches, but prepared templates will also be available to use or adapt.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrior handbuilding experience is required.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Participants should be comfortable working with slabs and basic joining techniques.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThis is a 5 hour workshop meeting on:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSaturday, January 23: 10am - 3pm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePart I: Designing with Templates\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlexis will demonstrate how to translate three-dimensional forms into two-dimensional patterns, covering:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBreaking down complex forms into individual components\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesigning reusable templates using Tyvek, roofing paper, and other materials\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdjusting templates to change scale, proportion, and shape\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStudents will develop their own templates or adapt designs provided by the instructor.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePart II: Building with Slabs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStudents will use their templates to cut and assemble slab-built forms, with demonstrations covering:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePreparing and handling slabs for larger-scale construction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCutting, beveling, and joining slab components\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCreating curves, angles, and dimensional forms\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSupporting larger pieces and managing moisture during construction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTroubleshooting structural challenges and preventing warping\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThroughout the workshop, Alexis will provide individualized guidance as students develop their forms. Participants will leave with reusable templates and new techniques they can apply to future projects.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_3QeYy _2Yzm6\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_3_S4y\" data-hook=\"working-days-root\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_-5WYO\" data-hook=\"working-day\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_13Nt6\" data-hook=\"working-intervals\"\u003e\n\u003ch5 data-hook=\"working-interval\"\u003eLocation\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-hook=\"working-interval\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_3QeYy _2Yzm6\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-hook=\"working-days-root\" class=\"_3_S4y\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-hook=\"working-day\" class=\"_-5WYO\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-hook=\"working-intervals\" class=\"_13Nt6\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1600 Altamont Ave, Richmond, VA 23230\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eAbout The Artist\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlexis Cline is a Richmond-based ceramic artist and educator whose work draws on her background in fashion design, textiles, and illustration. She graduated from the Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) in 2019 with a degree in Fashion Design, and began exploring ceramics by applying her knowledge of clothing pattern-making to the construction of slab-built vessels.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHer practice combines handbuilding and wheel throwing with an emphasis on thoughtful design, sculptural forms, and intricate surface decoration. In 2023, Alexis participated in SCAD's Alumni Atelier residency program in Lacoste, France, and began teaching handbuilding classes in 2025.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThrough her ceramic practice, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/atelieralexis.co\/\"\u003eAtelier Alexis\u003c\/a\u003e, she creates one-of-a-kind functional pottery that brings together her interests in form, pattern, and illustration.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch5 data-hook=\"description\" class=\"_1nd00\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"e4WLr\"\u003ePolicies\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/still-life-studio.com\/pages\/liability-waiver\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBy\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/still-life-studio.com\/pages\/liability-waiver\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e enrolling in a class or workshop, you are acknowledging that you have read and understand the safety instructions and liability waiver.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCancellations made 4 or more days before the start of the class will\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e be refunded. For cancellations made fewer than 4 full days, but more than 24 hours before the start time, a 50% refund or 50% credit toward another class or workshop will be issued. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe cannot provide refunds or credits for cancellations or rescheduling requests made fewer than 24 hours before the start time of class, if you miss your class, or arrive too late to participate.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Still Life Studio RVA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67839146655849,"sku":"S04WRKSB0127RV","price":150.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0626\/0116\/6953\/files\/SlabBuildingTemplates_hero.jpg?v=1792780156","url":"https:\/\/rva.still-life-studio.com\/products\/slab-building-with-templates-a-one-day-intensive","provider":"Still Life Studio RVA","version":"1.0","type":"link"}