Krista Coons Spoon Making

One of the charms about working in clay is the opportunity we have as creators to design things that are both useful and beautiful. We have the great thrill of making pieces that allow our collectors to savor small moments.

Have you ever thought to yourself, “I wonder how they did that?!” Now is your chance to have all your questions answered when it comes to hand building scoops and spoons. Krista is the artist behind Her Name is Mud. She is looking forward to being your instructor.

Krista recently created a collection that totaled to 800 spoons. The spoons were wildly successful and were wonderfully received by collectors and selling out on both release dates. Krista will show you how to design and hand build scoops and spoons using simple tools and two of her favorite methods that you can adapt to fit your style. You will build one spoon using a pattern you draft. You will form another spoon using slabs and coils. Krista will share important things to be mindful of when designing scoops and spoons. She will demonstrate the exact techniques she uses when building her own spoons, addressing concerns when it comes to finishing and glazing your spoons. Together we will discuss important strategies to keep in mind when it come to marketing and selling your spoons.

 

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