Explore a variety of surface techniques in ceramics, focusing on carving and sgraffito. Carving involves removing clay to create deep, textural designs that can enhance the overall shape of a piece. Sgraffito uses underglazes, with the top layer carefully scraped away to produce intricate illustrations. This class covers the tools, preparation, and glazing methods needed to successfully apply these designs. Classes meet for 2 hours per week over four weeks
Note: The instructor will provide pre-made pieces for participants to work on. This workshop emphasizes surface design and technique rather than creating the pieces from scratch.
Week 1: Learn carving techniques, focusing on removing material to create texture and shape.
Week 2: Explore sgraffito and underglaze application. Learn how to apply underglaze, the drying stage required, and the variety of tools that can be used.
Week 3: Practice and experiment with your chosen surface techniques, exploring different approaches and creative possibilities.
Week 4: Focus on glazing, learning how to enhance carved and sgraffito designs. Topics include using clear glazes for sgraffito and layering glazes for carved surfaces.
Explore a variety of surface techniques in ceramics, focusing on carving and sgraffito. Carving involves removing clay to create deep, textural designs that can enhance the overall shape of a piece. Sgraffito uses underglazes, with the top layer carefully scraped away to produce intricate illustrations. This class covers the tools, preparation, and glazing methods needed to successfully apply these designs. Classes meet for 2 hours per week over four weeks
Note: The instructor will provide pre-made pieces for participants to work on. This workshop emphasizes surface design and technique rather than creating the pieces from scratch.
Week 1: Learn carving techniques, focusing on removing material to create texture and shape.
Week 2: Explore sgraffito and underglaze application. Learn how to apply underglaze, the drying stage required, and the variety of tools that can be used.
Week 3: Practice and experiment with your chosen surface techniques, exploring different approaches and creative possibilities.
Week 4: Focus on glazing, learning how to enhance carved and sgraffito designs. Topics include using clear glazes for sgraffito and layering glazes for carved surfaces.
