Expired Ceramic Surface Decoration

7 Week Class with Ayla Mullen
Thursdays, January 5–February 16, 2023
4:00pm–6:30pm
Join Ayla Mullen for a fun adventure in ceramic surface design techniques! This class is ideal for people who have worked with clay before, either on the wheel or handbuilding, and want to focus on developing their decorative skills and personal aesthetic.
We will review basic slab-building techniques, then move on to explore surface design techniques on both slab-built and thrown forms. Students may choose to focus on either wheel thrown or hand built forms, or both, depending on their skill and interest. After the basic introductions, assistance in form-building will be available one-on-one, but class demos will focus on decorative techniques. Students will learn how to work with slips, underglazes, basic resist materials such as wax, stickers, and newsprint, and glazes. We will explore the following techniques, and others as time allows: Sgraffito, Inlay/Mishima, Newsprint Slip Transfers, Newsprint Resist, and building layered surfaces by combining multiple techniques.
We will bring in inspiration from outside sources, and students will be encouraged to develop a “visual briefcase” of inspiration for their decorative work. Students are encouraged to try one or all of the techniques introduced in class, and most of all to follow their own inspiration; Ayla will spend some time in the first couple of classes working with students individually to set goals and identify personal projects. Classes will begin with a 30 minute demonstration, and the remainder of class time will be for students to work and receive one-on-one support.
CLASS FEES
Members: $251.90
Non-Members: $279
MATERIALS FEES
All materials included
AGES
Adults 18+
PREREQUISITES
Some basic experience with wheel throwing or hand building techniques would be helpful, but not absolutely necessary
REGISTRATION DEADLINE
Wednesday, January 4, 12:00pm
MATERIALS TO BRING
Bring your pottery tools if you already have them (you can also purchase a basic tool set in class on the first day), some plastic to cover your work in progress, and a small hand towel. Dress for mess and be ready for some fun!
Optional tools that you may find useful for the techniques we will be learning:
- exacto knife scissors masking tape or painters tape
- soft red Mudtools kidney rib, #3 or #5 (can be found online or at Burnish Clay, locally in Bellingham)
- Kemper WS stylus or similar small loop carving tool (optional, for sgraffito)
- mop- style paintbrush (Chinese Clay Arts Medium or Large Mop Brush is an excellent and affordable choice)
HEALTH AND SAFETY: Masks are optional.
Get 10% off classes and tickets when you become a member.
Register and add class times to your calendar below.
-
Week 1
January 5, 2023
4:00 pm - 6:30 pm -
Week 2
January 12, 2023
4:00 pm - 6:30 pm -
Week 3
January 19, 2023
4:00 pm - 6:30 pm -
Week 4
January 26, 2023
4:00 pm - 6:30 pm -
Week 5
February 2, 2023
4:00 pm - 6:30 pm -
Week 6
February 9, 2023
4:00 pm - 6:30 pm -
Week 7
February 16, 2023
4:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Venue: Ceramics Studio
Address:
Description:
The Ceramics Studio at the Jansen Art Center is located in the SE corner of the basement floor: