About this Event
Our studio has been based on Commercial Street since mid 2023. Leith is a creative bustling area, with lots of great local amenities including delis, cafes, bars and other creative spaces. Public transport is good, with buses running along the street and the tram a short walk away. We are on the ground floor in our self contained studio. We'll take a short break for lunch; tea and coffee provided.
This workshop will explore various approaches to creating pattern, colour and texture on the clay surface. Both Fiona and Chris will run the workshop, so students will be able to benefit from both of their expertise in the surface. It is ideal for those who have worked with clay a little before and who want to learn more about the possibilities for decoration, but it is also suitable for complete beginners.
The clay surface before firing is the perfect stage at which to create a whole range of exciting textures, patterns and marks, building up your own individual compositions. The clay will be rolled out for you in advance so it will be at the right consistency. All of the techniques are 'low-tech' and achievable without specialist print equipment.
Throughout the day we will cover slip decoration, applying layers of colour by brush, monoprinting, stencilling, scraffito and other experimental techniques. We will also be using ceramic inks to create printed marks and lines.
Most of the finished pieces will be flat/tile based, and you will also be able to use press moulds to create simple dish forms from your decorated surfaces.
Your pieces will be fired for you, and a clear glaze applied then refired, ready for collection a few weeks later.
Feel free to bring any images etc for reference, or you can simply see what takes your imagination. We will have various fired examples to show you.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Cyan Clayworks, 5 Commercial Street, Edinburgh, United Kingdom, United Kingdom
GBP 95.00