SAI Ceramics Classes

Women's Studio Workshop
PO Box 489
Rosendale, NY 12472
tel 845.658.9133
fax 845.658.9031
info@wsworkshop.org

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Summer Arts Institute

2009 Ceramics Classes


Surface Design Techniques		Paper Clay workshop: Form and Surface

Surface Design Techniques

Yoko Sekino-Bové

This workshop explores different ceramic surface decoration techniques, such as carving, slip painting, stencils, printing-on-clay and over-glazes. Students will examine how the colors, textures and patterns can expand their artwork. Through creative exercises, reviewing various styles, discussing what you really desire, you can find your true voice. This is a great opportunity for anyone who wants to find what you can do with clay but don’t know where (or how) to start. Students are encouraged to use tiles to apply the techniques during the workshop, or use their own ceramic pieces. This is a comprehensive, informative workshop that potters of every level can enjoy.

July 20-24

$700 members ($750 non-members) Lab fee $30

Download a PDF registration form and register by mail

Mystery Sauce Boat byYoko Sekino-Bove

Paper Clay workshop: Form and Surface

Elizabeth Kendall

Paper clay is any clay with cellulose fiber (paper) added to the clay body. It behaves and fires like traditional clay but dries faster, can be made thinner, is much stronger in the green state and is much easier to repair in the green or bisque stages. The real differences are in the kinds of techniques and forms that paper clay allows.

The techniques and forms that paper clay allows are really unique, this class is about exploring the process. Begin with the appropriate uses for paperclay and explore surface decoration techniques such as inlay, scrafitto, slip trail, monoprint and various image transfer techniques. Construction techniques using wet and dry slabs will be demonstrated for students wishing to build simple forms. Student will be able to test fire throughout the week. Because of the strength of paper clay, students will be able to practice the techniques as late as Thursday night.

July 27-31

$700 members ($750 non-members) Lab fee $30

Patchwork Girl, Porcelain Paper Clay by Elizabeth Kendal