Pottery Decoration

This class is for Old School potters who want to learn different techniques of pottery decoration. Methods we will cover include, but are not limited to:

1. Pouring Glazes
2. Dipping
3. Decorating wet clay
   1. Rolling pins
   2. Stamps
   3. Applique
   4. Carving
   5. Reshaping
   6. Sodium silicate
4. Decorating Greenware
   1. Leaf imprints 
   2. Vinyl and/or paper resist
   3. Car tape
   4. Water etching 
   5. Underglaze designs
      1. a. clay transfer process with newsprint
   6. Sgraffito
   7. Mishima
   8. Slip trailing
5. Decorating bisque
   1. Layering with my glazes
   2. Layering with Amaco 
   3. Bubble glaze
   4. Peacock
   5. Frozen pond
   6. Ombre
   7. Vinyl with northern lights 

We will make a set of 4 coasters, that you can take home, as we test some of these techniques. 

This workshop is best for folks who are familiar with Old school Clay’s studio and its glazes and supplies. The workshop will take place Saturday, April 20 from 3 – 5 pm. Bring your own pot to use one or a combination of techniques to finish your pot. Please bring something small, as time will be VERY limited.

Attendees will also be provided with an outline of the material covered with descriptions and pictures of examples of each of the techniques, as well as links for further information. 

To reserve your seat, click here