Surface Decoration Techniques

Course Description

Elevate your pottery with this focused 3-week Surface Decoration Course! Perfect for handbuilders, wheel throwers, or anyone interested in enhancing their ceramic work with creative finishes. You'll explore a variety of techniques to add texture, colour, and depth—from carving and stamping to painting and layering. You'll also learn the key differences between coloured slips, oxides, underglazes, and glazes—so you can confidently choose the right surface treatment for your work. Short Course Details: 🗓️ Start Date: July 8 until July 22 2025 Tuesday evenings, 2 hours, once a week for 3 weeks. ⏰ Time: 6pm - 8pm 📍 Location: Beyond Pottery, Burlington, ON 👩‍🏫 Instructor: Yvette Garcia-Mier 👥 Suitable for: Potters who have done the basics 🎨 Includes: Clay, tools, glazes, and kiln firings What You’ll Learn: Week 1 – Texture & Impressions • Carving, sgraffito, stamping, and adding texture • Working on leather-hard clay - (Provided) • Understanding the differences: slips, oxides, underglazes, and glazes Week 2 – Colour Techniques • Slip trailing and brushwork • Using oxides and underglazes • Resist techniques (wax, tape) Week 3 – Composition & Glazing • Designing intentional surface decoration • Glaze compatibility and layering • Final touches before firing Pro Tips for Success: ✨ Avoid wearing jewelry or having long nails—they can get in the way ✨ Bring an apron or an old t-shirt and a towel Pick-Up Information: Your pieces will typically be fired during the course. Finished works can be collected during sessions or 3-4 weeks after the course ends. We’ll notify you by email when your creations are ready for pick-up.