Utilising the basic hand building techniques of pinch, coil and slab. This workshop will focus on the creation of animal forms that both hang on the wall and are freestanding. As an inspiration, participants are encouraged to work from printed images of their pets or their favorite animals gathered from the net or personal photo libraries. If you choose to do a pet, close up photos of the face, head on and in profile as well as any specific body language will help capture its personality and character. Demonstrations will include forming slabs without a rolling pin or slab roller and creating volume by utilising newspaper forms. Prior experience working with clay is helpful but not necessary.