Plaster Nature Tile Class Information

Come make Plaster Nature Tiles at The FORD Studios!

During this class, students will make two relief tiles.  You will learn composition step-by-step while making the a clay mold for the smaller tile, and then you make a larger tile with assistance, if needed.  All texture materials are fresh and cut the day of the class.  If you want to bring plant materials from your own yard, please cut them the day of class.

Once your tiles are made, you will trim, add metallic accents with acrylic paint, and finish with a twine hanger, if desired.  We recommend that you leave the tiles with us until they are completely dry (approx. 2 weeks) because they are very vulnerable.  But if you finish on class night, you can technically take them home that night.

(If there is not a date with available slots, you may schedule a private class by contacting us if you have at least 3 people to register.)

GUIDELINES:

  • LIMITED SEATING: Each session is normally limited to 4 people.  (If you have a party of 5, we CAN squeeze in one additional spot if you contact us.)
  • LENGTH of STUDIO TIME: 2 hours
  • AGE LIMIT:  Participants must be at least 13 years or older unless there is a supervising adult also taking the class.
  • No one may accompany you unless they are also a paid participant in the Plaster Nature Tiles class.
  • PICK UP: The pieces you make will be available 2 weeks after your studio time.  Please be sure to provide an email address and/or phone number to be notified when your pottery is available for pickup.  
  • APRONS not provided.  Please bring/wear something you don't mind getting dirty.  You will be using non-staining porcelain clay, handling colored plaster & finishing with acrylic paint.
Come make Plaster Nature Tiles at The FORD Studios!
  • We are fully vaccinated against Covid-19 & hope you are as well.  If you are not vaccinated, we ask that you wear a mask while inside The FORD Studios.

FEES:

  • $50 per person.  This fee covers the studio time, materials, finish paint & twine hangers.

    FINE PRINT:

    *** You may cancel your reservation and receive a full refund if you email your request to cancel to theFORDstudios@gmail.com by 5pm EST three days prior to your reserved studio session.  After that, you will not receive a refund.

    **** You may bring your own beverages; however, alcoholic beverages are only allowed in classes where all 4 participants are a part of the same party or all participants consent.

    **** There are 6 parking spaces in the garage attached to the rear of the building located at 103 Pendleton St, Marion VA 24354.  The spaces are clearly marked with The FORD Studios logo.  If all the gallery spaces are full, there is street parking is available on Main Street.