Learn how to roll the perfect, even slab every time—with or without a slab roller!
Rolling an even, thin slab may sound like it should be simple, but it can be surprisingly frustrating if you don’t have the right tools and strategies. Over the years I have perfected my method for rolling thin and consistent slabs, regardless of the size! In this workshop you will learn all my tips and tricks (or as I like to say: “hard-won knowledge”) for rolling the perfect slab every time.
Don’t have a slab roller? No problem! I rolled my slabs by hand for years, and have perfected a method for creating large, consistent slabs every time.
Have a slab roller but struggling with buckling or unevenly shaped slabs? I’ve fine-tuned my method for rolling large, thin slabs without getting any annoying wrinkles or tears.
Basically, if you're looking for tips on how to roll a nice big, even slab—with or without a slab roller, this workshop is for you.
In this workshop you will learn:
- The tools I find essential to rolling the perfect slab
- How to roll a large even slab by hand
- How to roll a large even slab using a slab-roller
- Ways to avoid buckling and wrinkling with your slabs
- How to properly compress the clay to help mitigate warping issues later on
About The Instructor
Hi, I’m Naomi Clement, I’m a ceramic artist, teacher, and creative entrepreneur. I’ve been working in clay for over 22 years, and I’ve taught workshops and exhibited my work all across Canada and the US. I have my BFA from the Nova Scotia College of Art & Design, and my MFA in Ceramics from Louisiana State University.
Today I am well known for my elegant hand-built forms and the rich and layered surfaces on my pots. I was a thrower for many years, but switched to hand-building a few years ago now and have never looked back! At first I was intimidated by hand-building functional work—I thought it meant I wouldn’t be able to get consistent forms or that it would take forever to get a single pot. But I loved the new world of form and texture that opened up to me when I started hand-building my pots. Sure, it did take a bit longer, but ultimately I was way happier with the end results. Plus, slab-building my pots means I get to add lots of yummy texture to them which contributes to my signature layered surfaces. Hand-building opened up a whole new way of thinking about and decorating my work, and I’ve never looked back.
I created this workshop to share some of the basic strategies that have worked for me, and help you learn how to create your own unique pots!
What Students are saying about Naomi’s Workshops:
Naomi has such a relaxed and down-to-earth approach to teaching and is VERY generous with all she share. Love her workshops! I have attended two so far and look forward to more. Naomi is an EXCELLENT teacher! I've learned so much from her! - Lin
“I have taken two workshops with Naomi and I learned so much at both! She is so patient and open with information and tips, which makes her so approachable for students and people learning. After those two workshops I would definitely take another workshop with Naomi!” Hannah
“I took your surface decoration workshop awhile back and just wanted to thank you!! I’ve been stuck on a project for too long—your workshop was very inspiring and really helped me focus on simplifying my idea.” Heather
“Great workshop again today. It was just what I needed. I'm motivated to get in the studio and dive in again – thank you!” Gretchen
Frequently Asked Questions:
When does the class start? The workshop starts as soon as you join! It is a self-paced, instant access class, so all you have to do is sign up, and you’ll get all the info on how to access the course delivered right to your inbox within about 15 min.
How long do I have access to this course? You’ll have access to this course for 90 days from the date of purchase. You can watch is as much as you like during that time, and on any devices you own.
What kinds of tools do I need to take the workshop? You will be able to make everything I demonstrate using the basic pottery tools you already have on hand. So as long as you have some clay, and your standard pottery tools (wire cutter, knife, sponge, and a board to work on), you’ll be good to go. One thing you will need access to is a kiln to fire your finished work. If you want to know more about the tools I use most in my work, check out this video.
How does it work?
This is a virtual workshop, simply click here to purchase it. After that, check your inbox for an email from my virtual platform, Naomi’s School, with a link to login to your new account and access the course. You will get instant access to the course, and can start right away!
Refunds: Due to the digital nature of this product (you could literally watch the whole thing in under 3 hours!), we don’t offer refunds.
