Deep Dive Into Surface Decoration

Explore the captivating world of surface design on greenware in this fast-paced workshop. Students will learn to create complex, narrative surfaces on unfired clay by mastering a variety of techniques, including sgraffito, slip application, and masking. This workshop will also cover how to use a digital vinyl cutter to make reusable stencils from both digital and hand-drawn images. Throughout the workshop, demonstrations of handbuilding techniques will guide students in exploring form, while experimenting with layering, negative space, and texture. Students will leave this workshop with bisque-fired work, glaze-fired tiles, and a collection of techniques that can be applied to most clay bodies and firing methods, all while developing conceptual skills and an artistic voice. Some experience with clay will be helpful and is required for this workshop.