Surface Design

Explore a wide range of surface decoration techniques in a six-week ceramics course designed to help you bring more depth, intention, and personality to your work.

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Each week, students will focus on a different approach to decorating ceramic surfaces, including slip trailing, sgraffito, inlay, water etching, underglaze transfers, screen printing for ceramics, and taping and resist glazing techniques. Alongside these hands-on methods, students will also explore foundational design principles such as color theory, composition, balance, and contrast to support stronger creative decision-making. All necessary materials, including slips, underglazes, and tools, are provided. Practice tiles, coasters, and simple forms such as slab plates and cups will be available throughout the six weeks for experimentation and skill-building.

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Best suited for students with some wheel throwing or hand-building experience, the focus is primarily on surface decoration rather than form-building. Potters of any skill level are welcome to explore these techniques, though only minimal guidance will be provided on wheel throwing or hand-building.

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Schedule: workshop meets on the scheduled day and for the following five weeks at the same day and time. Each session is 2.5 hours, for a total of 15 hours of studio time. Book only if you can attend all dates in the series.
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*Students ages 15-17 years old can participate with enrolled adult also in attendance

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