Making Bisque Molds with Naomi Clement
This virtual workshop has both live & on-demand lessons
Description
Explore New Strategies for Building (& working with!) Your Own Molds
Bored of using the same commercial forms everyone else has?
Bisque molds are one of the best ways I know to hand-build consistent, unique-to-you shapes, and making them is way easier than you’d think.
In this workshop, you'll learn multiple strategies for making (and using!) your own bisque molds, including:
- Hump/drape molds
- Slump molds
- Ring molds
- And more!
Plus, we’ll do all of this using simple tools you likely already have on hand, or can easily access at the hardware or craft store.
No plaster. No specialty tools. Just clay and some creative thinking.
That's the magic of bisque molds: they let you experiment and play your way into forms that are uniquely yours, while still being reusable, so you're not starting from scratch every time (or relying on the same mass-produced shapes as everyone else).
Workshop Details
🗓️Date: Sept 22nd, 2026
⏰Time: 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM Eastern [convert timezone here]
💲Price: $65 US / $80 CAD
PLUS When you register, you get both:
- The live workshop, September 22nd at 6:30 PM Eastern
- My original Making & Working with Bisque Molds Workshop recording, where I walk through making a bisque mold for a rectangular serving tray, refining and hollowing the form, and using the mold to build a footed tray. You’ll get access to this as soon as you register, so you can dive in right away!
Can't make the live session? Don't worry! You'll have access to the live workshop recording for 90 days from purchase date and can watch it as much as you like during that time. You’ll get access to the recording of the original Making & Working with Bisque Molds Workshop as soon as you register.
Bisque molds are simple to make and endlessly adaptable once you've got the basics down.
Ready to add a few new strategies to your toolkit?
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★★★★★
"I've taken 3 virtual workshops so far from Naomi Clement, and each one gives me such inspiration! I find myself watching more than once, taking copious notes, and so totally engaged that I'm amazed 2 hours can go by so quickly!"
— Kim
Bisque Mold FAQs
What is a bisque mold? A bisque mold is a fired clay form used for hand-building a variety of shapes. It's an alternative to commercial plaster molds, and you can make them with tools that most potters already have on hand. I’ve been using bisque molds in my work for years, and I love how versatile and easy they are to make. Plus, they are a lot more durable than plaster molds, and you don’t have to worry about contaminating your clay with rogue pieces of plaster.
Do I need plaster to make a bisque mold? No. This workshop covers several plaster-free strategies for making bisque molds, including hump, slump, and ring mold techniques.
Is this workshop good for beginners? This workshop works well for both beginner and intermediate/advanced potters, as long as you have some prior experience working with clay.
What if I can't attend the live session? You'll have access to the live workshop recording for 90 days from purchase date and can watch it as much as you like during that time. You’ll get access to the recording of the original Making & Working with Bisque Molds Workshop as soon as you register.
About Your Teacher Naomi
Hi, I’m Naomi Clement, I’m a ceramic artist, teacher, and creative entrepreneur. I’ve been working in clay for 30+ 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!
Frequently Asked Questions
How does it work?
This is a virtual workshop, simply purchase it here in the shop! 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. The zoom link to the live class will be in your student dashboard, along with any other course materials.
Note: if you have previously purchased workshops through my website, the new course will be added to your existing student dashboard. Simply login there to access the new course.
How do I access the recording and other course materials?
Once you register for the workshop, you’ll get all the info on how to access the course delivered right to your inbox within about 15 min. You will need to create a login password within Naomi’s e-learning platform, Thinkific. Please save that information in your browser, so that you can easily access the course materials whenever you like.
How long do I have access to this course?
Pottery Technique courses have an access time of 90 days and Professional Development courses are accessible for 1 year -both from the date of purchase. You can watch your course as much as you like during that time, and on any devices you own!
What kinds of tools do I need to take a pottery 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.
Refunds
Due to the digital nature of this product we don’t offer refunds.