Sculptural Teapots Using Press Molds and Slabs w/ Derek Decker

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Intermediate-Advanced $55-$105 Materials and Studio Fees*

Take your work to another level utilizing press molds and slabs.

In this workshop, you will learn how to make plaster textured slabs and press molds that can enhance your work whether your interest is in functional pottery or sculpture.

*Materials and studio fees are charged to students based on studio usage and materials Touchstone is providing at the request of the instructor. Additionally, some instructors may also require that you bring certain materials and tools with you, in which case a list will be provided. Final cost of these fees will be posted at least two weeks ahead of the workshop to be paid in full prior to check-in.


WORKSHOP STUDENTS should bring the following materials for the workshop                                                                                                                                                                                                  *It is recommended that you wait to hear if the workshop is running before you purchase materials.
Touchstone will let you know if a workshop is running no later than 2 weeks before the start of the class.
Regardless of the outcome of the class, running or not, Touchstone is not responsible for the
reimbursement of any materials bought for a workshop.

1. Any personal tools you wish to use (Optional)

2. Fettling knife
Fettling Knife 7 inch – The Ceramic Shop

3. Pottery kit
Pottery Tool Kit 8 pcs – The Ceramic Shop

4. Kemper Double End Wire Tool #2
Kemper #2 Double-Wire End Tool

5. Seamstress Tape
Tape Measure Body Measuring Tape New Arrivals 120 Inch Fabric Body Tape Measure Double Sided Soft Seamstress Measuring Tape Sewing Tape Measure Flexible Ruler Tailor Measuring Tape – Walmart.com

6. Piece of Canvas 12″ x 18″

7. Spray Bottle for Water

8. Small plastic container with lid for slip

9. Fan Brush
Cheep! White Nylon LH Fan #8 Paint Brush with Wood Handle – paint brushes for Acrylic , Oil or Watercolor – Face application, Nail Art – Walmart.com

10. Plastic Trash Bag

11. Sketchbook

12. Pencil and Pen

13. Reusable water bottle

14. Apron (Optional)

*Workshop Materials Fee Includes*
1. 25 Ibs Standard Clay (Earthenware)

Download PDF File: Sculptural Teapots Student Materials

2026 Instructors

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Derek Decker
Ceramics Studio Instructor