Surface Design 2: Sgraffito

Ready to make your pots stand out from the crowd and look distinctly yours? Come explore a variety of surface design techniques in our surface design workshop series! Have some fun in the shared studio environment while exploring surface design as a means of self-expression.

In this workshop Laurel will guide you through sgraffito, a pottery decorating technique produced by applying layers of colorful underglaze to leather hard pottery and then scratching off parts of the layers to create contrasting images, patterns and texture and reveal the clay color underneath. Laurel will be available to answer questions and assist as you experiment with the techniques on pre-made 6-inch circle tiles. Students are welcome to bring their own leather hard greenware or bisque for further experimentation.

This workshop is designed for folks who have at least introductory experience with clay, either hand building or wheel throwing, and want to expand their toolbox of decorative techniques.

Provided tiles will be bisque fired by LeMoyne and available for pick up 1-2 weeks after the workshop.