Lara and Lisa will demonstrate a wide variety of decorating techniques and then be on hand to guide you as you work on your own pieces in this hands-on workshop.

DESIGN ON GREENWARE

In the morning session you will make your own ceramic tile and plate using prepared clay, then using paper-resist and other techniques, create your design and colour with slips.

DESIGN ON FIRED WARE

In the afternoon you will learn how to work with glaze transfers and apply them to a ready fired and glazed white mug and 10cm square tile.

The transfers are sheets of gummed paper impregnated with a ceramic glaze, they come in a wide variety of colours. The flat colour transfer sheets can be used to cut out simple, bold shapes to build up the design. Additionally, pre-printed transfers featuring shells, birds, butterflies and much more, can be added to enhance the design further and really bring it to life.

Once you’ve worked out your design and the transfers are cut and ready to apply, you’ll be shown how to attach them to the surface.

Your plate, tile, decorated mug and tile can be picked up 2-3 weeks after the workshop once they have been fired.

FURTHER DETAILS

This full-day workshop is open to adults (16+) and is perfect for all abilities including beginners, and is a fun activity to share with friends, family or as an individual. Children of 14+ are welcome if accompanied by an adult.

These workshops provide a great opportunity for a “Taster Session” if you are contemplating joining a class. There is nothing like a full hands-on experience, working within a group of like-minded people, and getting a good feel for the facilities, energy and atmosphere of the studio.

Refreshments and the items you have made to take home are included in the workshop price. Please bring a packed lunch with you as we are not near any food outlets.

YOUR TUTORS

Lara Gorlach is a professionally-trained textile designer and screen printer, whose design career has evolved over time to align with her passion for ceramics.

Lisa Jones is a ceramic artist born in Yorkshire and now based in Lewes. She predominantly hand-builds and enjoys using bold matt colour and texture to create playful forms.

Both tutors also teach weekly classes at our studio and are huge fans of colour, pattern and contemporary design.