250330 | Slipcasting Workshop with Kevin Martin | Sunday 30th March 2025 | 9am – 12pm

Slipcasting Workshop with Kevin Martin  

Dates and Times: Sunday 30th March 2025  9am -12pm 
Location: Scallop Room, The Quarry Arts Centre, 21 Selwyn Avenue, Whangārei 0110 
Maximum attendees: 15 
Ages: 18+
Price: $175 

Workshop Description: 

Join us for this exciting slipcasting workshop where under the guidance of tutor Kevin Martin, you’ll explore two clay mold-producing techniques with plaster cast and silicone molds. The workshop will begin with a demonstration using a cup plaster cast mold and slip, or liquid clay. Followed by the opportunity to pour your own slip into provided molds. Secondly, Kevin will demonstrate how to use silicone molds, before you then create your own silicone clay cast of a feather. By the end of the workshop you’ll have created two unique clay pieces which we will dry and bisque fire, and leave with your own molds, and newfound skills!  

Tutor Kevin Martin was a pastry chef for 37 years, specialising in chocolate and sugar sculpture. During his pastry career, he taught in classrooms around Australia and New Zealand, while also being tasked with producing molds to respond to the fast-moving trends in the cake world. Post-COVID, Kevin has turned to clay, creating and exhibiting his own ceramic works, teaching workshops, producing silicone and plaster molds for Bot Pots and class-specific molds for both Clay Studios in Auckland. 

What to bring: 

We kindly ask all attendees to take a moment to clean their tools and table and floor around their working area before departing. We appreciate your cooperation in maintaining a tidy environment, and all cleaning tools are provided for your convenience. Thank you for helping us keep our space welcoming and pleasant for everyone! 

Workshops are held at the Quarry Arts Centre operated by the Northland Craft Trust, a registered not-for-profit charitable trust. 

Workshop Terms and Conditions: 

Reservation and Payment: Your workshop spot is confirmed only once full payment has been received. Payment must be completed before the workshop begins. We reserve the right to deny entry if the full fee has not been paid. 

Cancellation Policy: Cancellations are accepted up to one week before the workshop and will be refunded minus a 15% cancellation fee. No refunds will be issued for cancellations made within seven days of the workshop. 

Transfers: You are allowed to transfer your place to another person, whether by gift or sale. 

Missed Classes: If you miss a class, regardless of notice, rescheduling, refunds, make-up sessions are not provided. We will do our best to offer an alternative session if possible, subject to availability. 

Workshop Cancellation by Us: Should we need to cancel a workshop due to unforeseen circumstances, we will attempt to reschedule or provide a full refund. 

Minimum Participants: A minimum of 6 participants is required for this workshop to proceed. We reserve the right to cancel the workshop and issue a full refund if this number is not met. 

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