Techniques in surface decoration
May 7, 2025 June 18, 2025
with Rylie McGuire (they/them)
SERIES OF CLASSES
Total # of Classes
6
Class length
180 minutes
Class type
Multi-week class
This technique-forward class will dive into surface decoration on a deeper level. Not only will students create new projects and develop new skills, but they will also create physical tools in class that can be taken home and used for future surface exploration. Most weeks will involve multiple demonstrations during a supported working period.
Specific techniques covered will include: Stamp making, faceting, throwing and altered forms, sgrafitto techniques, inlay, underglaze demystification, limited colour pochoir, underglaze decal making, mono printing, water carving, and advanced glaze application methods.
Students can expect to take home 4-6 pieces in a 6-week class. All materials and use of studio tools are included. Please provide your own apron or towel. For extra practice, student drop-ins are available on Saturday mornings for $25.
Skill level: Previous clay experience is required, either in wheel or hand building. If you have both, even better! Since this class focuses on surfaces, students should be comfortable creating forms independently which can then be used as blank canvases to decorate.
Cancellation policy:
We require 7 days notice to cancel any class or event. Notice must be given via email. After this point, refunds, credits, and rescheduling are not possible. A $50 administration fee applies to all cancellations, regardless of time frame. If you choose a credit rather than a refund, the admin fee is waived.
Cancellations due to illness or injury:
When you purchase a class, you are taking the risk that you might be sick or injured on the date of your class. While we understand that illness and injury are outside of your control, they are also outside of ours. We are a small business, and we are not able to give refunds or reschedule due to last-minute illness or injury. If you are sick, please do not attend your class. For clay dates, you are welcome to send friends in your place.
Missing classes in a series:
We ask students to only register in a series if they can commit to the entire sequence. Makeup classes are not available. If something comes up after a series begins, or if student just want extra practice, drop-ins are available on Saturday mornings for $25. It is not possible to make up the first class in a series.
The class takes place on...
- May 7 at 6:30 pm (Wednesday)
- May 14 at 6:30 pm (Wednesday)
- May 21 at 6:30 pm (Wednesday)
- May 28 at 6:30 pm (Wednesday)
- June 4 at 6:30 pm (Wednesday)
- June 18 at 6:30 pm (Wednesday)
Reservations
Click the button below to purchase this class series. You will be registered to attend all the classes in the series.
Six week class
Series Cost
C$335
Plus GST: C$16.75
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