Ceramics

As part of our first year we were given the opportunity to explore with using materials other than fabric, for example clay and ceramics.  As a class we were given a number of lessons teaching us the basics of how to use clay and particular techniques.  One technique we used that I particularly liked was making clay lace, to do this we dipped natural lace into clay slip and then fired it in the kiln where the lace burns away and leaves a clay cast of the lace, however it is very delicate and so I decided against using it on a garment.  Here is a photo of a clay dress up doll and some of the outfits that I made as part of our Dreamy project.