Surface Decoration
 
This class is not for beginners. It is recommended you have, at least, an intermediate understanding of clay work to enroll! We spend very little time in class making items. Class time will mainly be spent learning and exploring surface decoration techniques. 
Each class, you will show up with items you have made. Depending on the technique topics, you will need to show up to class with work that is either wet, leather hard, bone dry, or bisque fired. We will discuss this more during the first class.
You are welcome and encouraged to use the SPAC studio to make your wares. You can use your own clay in class, or you can purchase clay from Southern PA Clay. If you need to use the SPAC studio BEFORE the actual class starts to create your wares, connect with me directly and you can use the studio free of charge!
 
This course is more exploration and introduction focused. Pieces that are made in class can, of course, be kept.
 
Class Schedule (3 Hours per class, besides 1st class):
 
Class 1- November 2, 12:00PM-4:00PM (First class 1 extra hour)
BRING 6-10 Wet Pots (cups, bowls or plates) to OUR FIRST CLASS!***
30 Minute Meet-&-Greet + 30 Minute Discussion
"Wet Clay Class Day", 3 hour class time
 
Texture Stamps and Mats
Marbling Clay & Nerikomi 
Neriage (time permitting)
Faceting & Cutting
Wet Chattering 
Inclusions & Aggregates (time permitting)
Sodium SIlicate
 
Class 2- November 9, 1:00PM-4:00PM
"Leather Hard Clay Class Day", 3 hour class time
 
Slip & Slurry Resist, Texturing, Decoration
Slip Staining & Layering
Hakeme, Swiping & Combing
Mishima & Slip Inlay
Mocha Diffusion
Fluting and Carving
Slip Transfer and Monoprinting
Chattering
Stencils
 
Class 3- November 16, 1:00PM-4:00PM
"Bone Dry Class Day", 3 hour class time
 
Underglaze Application
Sgraffito
Terra Siggilatta & Burnishing
Underglaze Transfer & Monoprinting
Water Etching
Spattering and Glaze Atomizer
 
Class 4- November 23, 1:00PM-4:00PM
"Bisqueware Class Day", 3 hour class time
 
Wax Resist, Tape and String Resist
Underglaze Pencils, Underglaze Pads
Oxide Washes
Sponge & Fabric Stamping
Glaze Application with Brush, Double Dipping, Spraying
Glaze Pooling & Marbling
Crystal Glazes (Not Crystalline)
Cuerda Seca
Burning and Dusting Glazes
 
Class 5- November 30, 1:00PM-4:00PM
"Post Firing Class Day", 3 hour class time
 
Decals and Image Transfers
Lusters
Cold FInishes
Sanding & Polishing
Grinding Compound for Containers
Bench Grinding & Dremel
 
$235.00 Per Seat, (Maximum of 8 Seats)
 
Everything Included!