Ceramics | Surface Treatments with Carol Hudson

This 1-day workshopis designed to expose student’s to wide range of surface treatment possibilities.  

During the workshop we will explore some simple building techniques to create works to be used to experiment with a range of surface techniques. 

Carol’s generosity in sharing her tips, tricks and methods make this short course very productive, and rich in ideas and information to get you making professional and unique works. 

Guided by artist and ceramicist Carol Hudson, the focus of this workshop is to expose students to, and experiment with, a wide range of surface treatment techniques. You will develop several simple hand-built works and then experiment with the surface treatment possibilities including: 

• creating texture 
• imprinting  
• sgraffito
• appliqué
• carving
• underglazing

What to expect

We will plan and make 3-4 small cups or bowls using hand-building techniques so that you have your own unique works to experiment with the surface treatment techniques we are exploring during the workshop.  

Students will be encouraged to experiment with a range of carving and texturing methods on their cups or bowls to experience how clay responds to texture creation. Students can also explore impressing with stamps or other textures (such as fabric, botanical finds etc.) and sgraffito techniques to develop the surface of their work. 

The works will be dried and bisque fired after the class, then clear gloss by Carol after the workshop.  

What will you achieve?

During this course you will: 

• Create 3 — 4 beautiful ceramic works 
• Learn simple hand building techniques — slab building and making pinch pots
• Learn professional tips and tricks
• Learn to create texture, imprinting, sgraffito, appliqué, carving and underglazing
• Learn and deepen your knowledge of the ceramics-making processes and how to ensure your work is successful

Is this course right for me?

This class is suitable for students with and without ceramics experience. 

Material list

Included in the workshop is clay, and a limited colour range of underglazes. Additional clay can be purchased from Art Est. Larger and additional pieces made in class can be fired at $12kg. The course includes a limited number of underglaze colours.   

If you would like more specialised colours for your work, they are available at local suppliers and online for purchase. If you wish to use other specialty glazes Carol will help you locate them. 

What materials do I need to bring? 

• A serrated metal rib (buy online from Keanes Ceramics - either of the following will work).  - Economy type.  - Lux version - Mud Tools Paisley Fine Type 
• Inspirational reference materials 
• Texture creating items such as textiles, botanical and other finds 
• You are also welcome to bring drinks and nibbles. We’ll supply the glasses.

Standard works made as part of your course program will be bisque fired and glaze fired as part of your course fee. Your work will then be food and dishwasher safe. Larger and additional pieces made in class can be fired at $12kg. Works made outside of the Art Est. studio cannot be fired in our kilns. 

About studio classes

Our class sizes are small, ensuring you receive the individual tuition you need. We have a maximum of 12 students per class.

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