Amy Smoot will show participants her techniques for creating nostalgic clay sculptures utilizing groggy red clay slabs of varying consistencies. From stretching and forming soft slabs to quick construction with rigid, leather-hard slabs, she will demonstrate her process of measuring, cutting, joining, and cleaning each form. Participants will gain insights into optimizing slab drying, using everyday objects as tools, and crafting custom clay stamps for repeating patterns. To conclude, Amy will show her techniques for achieving a layered surface with underglazes.