The Ultimate Sgraffito Workshop with Sarah Anderson

Join travelling artist, Sarah Anderson, for this two-day, hands-on workshop diving (and carving) deep into the world of SGRAFFITO! 

Get to grips with the combination of 2D imagery and 3D surfaces, learning how to effectively incorporate elements of color, texture, movement, and more to create truly eye-catching pieces! Accentuate your decorative style through the use of different surface design techniques - exploring how to use positive & negative space to create the illusion of depth. We'll also cover tips and tricks for underglaze application, how to decode and get the best results from your clay at various stages, and even more!

Kick off the weekend geting creative on paper and with clay tiles, before graduating to working with the surfaces of trown/handbuilt vessels on day 2.

Experience Requirement:

• None! All you’ll need are some clothes you don't mind getting a little dirty and a good attitude!

What to bring:

• Notebook & pencil 

• Design or character ideas to bring to life

• Leather-hard piece (recommended, but optional)

Schedule:

Day 1:

• Introductions

• Working with Test Tiles

• Carving Prep

• Different Moisture Points & Your Clay 

• Surface Decoration Prep & Resources

• Character Development

• Using Carving Tools

• Guided Demo

• Concept & Imagery Creation

• Wheel Throwing / Handbuilding Pieces (for Day 2)

• Underglaze Prep

Day 2:

• Finishing Wheel Thrown / Handbuilt Pieces (from Day 1)

• Sgraffito & Transferring Images

• The Carving Process - Negative vs. Positive Space

• Applying Secondary Colors

• Carving

• Overview of Growing a Ceramic Business

• Finishing Touches!

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Cancellation Policy

If you need to cancel or reschedule, please let us know 7 days before your class/workshop begins. We are unable to offer refunds, transfers, or exchanges within 7 days of the start of a class/workshop for any reason. Any refunds issued are subject to a 5% processing fee.