press PLAY

Press Play > is a one-day workshop that explores tactile approaches to mould-making, translating textures from the surrounding environment into functional or sculptural ceramic objects. Participants will actively gain an understanding of the materials, processes and logistics involved in the making of a one-piece mould for slip-casting and learn about press-moulds made by casting found objects and textures.

Workshop presenters Lucy Tolan and Sachiko Mardon will also demonstrate how moulds are used in their own practice. Lucy collects and creates repetitive textures using natural objects and plaster moulds, and hand builds her work using a combination of pinch and slab building techniques. Sachiko employs both press and slip moulds to explore ideas that gently erode the repetitive nature of cast objects and amplify traces of the making process.

Date:

Sunday 20th November

10.30am - 5pm 

This event is part of Craft Contemporary 2022

Craft Contemporary (1–31 October) is Craft Victoria’s annual festival amplifying the practice of craft in a

state-wide gathering of talks, live demonstrations, exhibitions and more. Contemporary expressions of

craft are explored within gallery, retail, educational and public spaces, calling attention to its ubiquitous

and engaging presence.

Image courtesy Lucy Tolan. Photography by Shelley Horan