Exploring Slip and Sgraffito

Instructor: Reid Nicholls

Unleash your creativity and bring your ceramic creations to life with our surface decoration ceramics class. In this engaging and hands-on course, participants will dive into the exciting world of surface decoration techniques, learning how to add depth, texture, and visual interest to their pottery pieces.

Throughout the class, students will explore a variety of surface decoration methods, including carving, sgraffito, slip trailing, mono-print, and masking. Led by our experienced instructor, participants will receive step-by-step guidance and demonstrations to help them explore each technique.

Join us for an inspiring journey into the world of ceramic surface decoration. Whether you're a novice or an experienced artist, this class will empower you to create beautiful, one-of-a-kind ceramic pieces that reflect your unique style and creativity. Don't miss this opportunity to unleash your artistic potential and elevate your ceramic creations to new heights!

Key Topics Covered:

Carving: Master the art of carving intricate designs and patterns into clay surfaces, creating stunning visual effects that enhance the beauty of your ceramic pieces.
Sgraffito: Explore the ancient technique of sgraffito, where layers of colored slip are carefully scratched away to reveal the clay beneath, allowing for intricate and expressive designs.
Slip Trailing: Experiment with slip trailing, a versatile technique that involves applying liquid clay (slip) onto the surface of ceramics to create raised designs, textures, and decorative elements.
Mono Print: Discover the spontaneity of mono printing, where unique and expressive designs are transferred onto clay surfaces using various materials and techniques, resulting in captivating and dynamic surface decorations.
Paper Masking: Learn the art of paper masking, a method that involves applying paper stencils or masks to ceramic surfaces to create crisp and precise patterns, allowing for intricate and controlled decoration.

Supplies: Tuition includes a $75 fee for materials, i.e., clay, tools, and glazes

Fall 2024

11/5/2024

12/3/2024

6:00 PM

9:00 PM

TUE

Sculpture & Ceramics

297

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Instructor:

Reid Nicholls

Reid Nicholls is a ceramic artist and sculptor whose body of work uses symbolic imagery paired with figurative elements to create abstract forms that are hand-built and wheel thrown.

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