SGRAFFITO CARVING- Shaped Plate- leaf or feather design with mini lidded jar

This workshop provides you basic to more advanced techniques for sgraffito carving, some tool technology and tips, as well as creating an artistic and functional plate.

If you have never worked with clay before please feel very welcome to come and experience the fun and satisfaction of creating something functional with your hands. On the day Danica will take you through the making process, and you can decorate and personalize your items as you wish. Items will be hand built using stoneware clay in a leaf or feather design. You will be able to paint your work with colourful underglazes and then sgraffito carve back into the design to create a beautiful feature work.

*Sgraffito carving is a technique Danica uses within her black painted homewares and tableware’s - such as her Golden Wattle vases or Banksia Mugs. It is when you paint a slip or underglaze onto almost dry clay, and then carve it back with sharp tools to create an engraved white line/ design.

No need to pre draw a designs- we will be working from nature and some paper templates on the day. The linework will be mostly linear and organic, which can look very striking. Danica will demo multiple techniques and give you ideas on the day.

During this workshop you will be making one larger shaped plate and either a mini side plate/ nibble dish or small set of pinch pots or a mini lidded pot. We will discuss ways of making your own tools, and which ones work best for different effects.

These classes are perfect to enjoy with a group of friends or come along by yourself and meet new ones. They are social, relaxing and heaps of fun.

No previous experience needed- classes are modified to suit all participants.

• Students receive 15% off in the Rediscover Ceramics studio shop.

• Tea, coffee and a baked treat on arrival

• Classes run for about 3 hrs

** Behind the scenes Danica will fire and glaze fire your creations to make them food safe, and ready to pick up in about 4 weeks. The final product will be dishwasher and microwave safe.

Classes include all non-toxic materials, tools, and firing.

Sunday 9th June
Time: 9.30-12.30 pm
Cost $155 per person
Adults and teenagers
Rediscover Ceramics- 6 Jack Road, Wattle Grove WA

** A gentle reminder that while your ticket is non-refundable, it can be gifted to someone else if you are no longer able to attend. Reschedules due to unforeseen circumstances can be made without charge with 7 days' notice at the discretion of Rediscover Ceramics- Danica Wichtermann, anything less will require a $40 reschedule per ticket.