Hand-Building: Surface Design Techniques
Age: 16+
Day: Wednesdays
Date: June 10 – July 15, 2026
Time: 6:30PM – 8:30PM
Location: Puckett Pottery House
Room: Hand Building
Instructor: Taylor Stone
Description: In this engaging, hands‑on class, students will learn how to create clay forms specifically designed to showcase bold and beautiful surface decoration. Participants will explore how form and surface work together while gaining practical experience mixing and applying colored slips. Through guided demonstrations and studio practice, students will learn decorative techniques including sgraffito, mishima, and slip transfers, and how to incorporate them seamlessly into their own work. Emphasis is placed on experimentation, creative expression, and developing a personal decorative style.
Perfect for ceramic artists looking to expand their surface design skills and add depth, pattern, and visual impact to their pieces.”
