Join us for a fun, creative journey into the world of sgraffito surface designs! In this workshop, you’ll learn the fundamentals of sgraffito techniques and practice transforming two-dimensional designs onto three-dimensional clay surfaces. We’ll explore the principles of art, experimenting with color, texture, movement, and understanding how to use positive and negative space to create depth and visual interest. We’ll start with simple sgraffito exercises on clay tiles and paper to collage imagery and develop a strong composition.
About the Instructor:
Sarah Anderson is a full time ceramic artist that creates illustrative characters on the surface of clay through the use of sgraffito. Bright colors and exaggerated creatures are obvious statements in her work, creating a uniquely identifiable brand for herself. She graduated from Ball State University as a sculpture major, using multiple mediums to create large scale work. She was the ceramic department chair at the Indianapolis Art Center for three years before leaving to pursue her own work full time. Her work has been featured across the nation at multiple galleries and studios, winning awards like the Best Teapot for the Strictly Functional Pottery National at the Lancaster, PA Museum in 2021. Sarah has been featured in many articles and publishers like Ceramics Monthly and Indianapolis Monthly, as well as featured as a demo artist at the Amaco booth during NCECA 2023.
What To Bring ***
Each student will be provided with a leather hard clay tile, and has the option to bring at least one leather hard piece of their own to this workshop. Beale pottery will have leather hard vases and planters available for an additional cost.
Post Workshop: Glazing
If students choose to finish their workshop pieces, they will be slowly dried, after which they will be bisque-fired.
NOTE: Glazing will not be a part of the workshop, although surface decorating techniques may be discussed throughout. All attendees will be provided with the option of additional self-guided Open Studio time at no cost if they choose to come back to glaze their piece after bisque firing is completed. Special instructions will be provided following the workshop in booking a reservation in the studio.
Materials: All necessary tools will be provided, along with firing services, as well as glazes if students choose to return to finish their pieces.