Wild clay with Matt Levy
Matt is co-author of "Wild Clay," a professional artist, and an educator in materials literacy. In this workshop, you will explore a variety of topics from sourcing local clays and rocks, processing your materials, and testing for toxic ingredients like lead and arsenic. No experience in clay is necessary. We will also cover the basics of integrating Wild Clay into any art practice or utilizing local materials for educational opportunities. This workshop will include step-by-step instructions on how to make your own sieves for processing clay.
Forage
Learn how to identy clay in the earth around you and do initial viability tests.
Test
Gain the insights you need to do safety testing for heavy metals and harmful contaminents before using.
Process
Follow step-by-step instructions on how to process your newly found, safe-to-use, clays.
Clay Bodies & Glazes
Learn techniques for making a variety of clay bodies and glazes.
Wood
Firing
Create your own effective wood-fired pit or kiln to fire your new clays.
Included In Your Program
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Lifetime-of-the-Program Access
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12 Video Lessons
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Workshop Footage from Matt's 3 Day Intensive
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12 PDFs
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Bonus Resources
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Access to Scheduled Zoom Sessions with Matt