In this course, students will be introduced to the fundamentals of mold-making and slipcasting: its function, purpose, and possibilities. Through this understanding, students will then design a solid clay model of a nightlight form they’d like to work with. They’ll create a mold-form, prepare plaster, and cast the design. Once the plaster mold is cured, they will begin using slip (liquified clay) to cast the design. The result will be a hollow version of the original clay model, of which students can make many duplicates. The design will be fired and finished in a clear glaze. The fired forms will be revealed at the final class with an opportunity to discuss outcomes. Students will create a solid clay model, a one-piece plaster mold, and a slipcast porcelain nightlight cover to take home! 

Please Note: Classes take place in unit 2E of the Picton Armoury (Main Street level). The most convenient access is through the Main Street entrance, but you can also enter through the back/Mary St. entrance and use the interior stairs to reach the main floor (please note there is no elevator in the Armoury). There is an accessible parking spot on Main Street in front of the Armoury building (Crepe Escape/south side).



Meet Carolanne! Carolanne is an artist and designer working with clay in Prince Edward County. She explores mold-making, slipcasting, and wild clay processing. She was introduced to ceramics while completing her undergraduate degree in Environmental Design at OCAD University (B.Des, 2015) and has continued to explore the medium since.

Her practice, Studio Carolanne, focuses on creating thoughtfully designed, long-lasting art objects that are both sculptural and functional. Through mold-making and slipcasting, she is able to create a small-scale production of porcelain lighting. Carolanne shares much of her passion and process online while engaging audiences through encouragement, curiosity, respect, and inclusivity.

Art supply fee - Please note that the cost of supplies is not included in the course fee; this amount depends on the course, and will be automatically added to your total. If this cost is prohibitive for you, please contact Sarah at [email protected] before registering to make alternative arrangements.

Offline registration - We prefer to take payment and registration through this form, but if you are not comfortable with this option and it is more than 2 weeks before the course begins, please check the "Offline" box in the Billing Information section below. We will contact you with alternative payment options. Payment must be received at least one week before the course begins.  

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Policies and Waivers - We've included these as part of the registration process (thank you for your patience!) to save some paperwork on your end and get straight to creating when we are in person!

  • We encourage those who are able to pay a little more to choose this price ($20/hr). By doing so, you are helping build a community that prioritizes access to the arts for all, and allowing us to cover more of our operating costs, which include Artist Instructor fees, rent, and more.

  • This price ($15/hr) allows us to cover most of the costs of running the course.

  • This price ($10/hr) is available to those who find the other two options too high for their household.

PLEASE READ CAREFULLY: County Arts makes every effort to ensure that all community members, including those who (or have family members who) are more medically vulnerable feel that they can safely teach and learn at the County Arts Lab. We also want to ensure that those who are unable to wear masks have access to our programming. 

We recently moved to masking on a class by class basis. Please select the option below that best describes your comfort level with regard to masking. (Please note, if anyone in the class selects the third option, we will ask that everyone who is able to do so wear a mask.) If you have any questions, please reach out to Programs Assistant Heather McCorquodale at [email protected].


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