This two-part workshop occurs from 1:30-5pm, on Saturday 30 November and Sunday 1 December.
On that weekend you will learn how to make your own serving plate and vase, using slab and coiling construction techniques. Once your pieces are made, we’ll apply a coloured slip glaze to the surface of your pieces and spend some time planning your designs. Finally, you’ll dive into the sgraffito technique to create your own botanical-inspired design, by etching into the outer coloured surface to reveal the underlying clay body. This workshop will include hands-on demonstrations and exercises for you to practice forming and decorating your pieces.
In this engaging and supportive setting, you will:
- Learn slab and coiling construction techniques in clay.
- Use sgraffito techniques to explore various patterns and botanical designs to create your own unique, personalized pieces.
- Make your own botanical sgraffito serving plate and small vase.
- Connect with fellow participants, fostering a sense of community and shared creativity.
After the second session Lauren will take your your pieces and fire them in her kiln. After that we will contact you to collect them from the gallery where you will take home your own botanical sgraffito serving plate and vase.
About the artist facilitator
Lauren Downton recently completed her Honours degree in Contemporary Art at UniSA, with a focus in ceramics. She works as a ceramic artist, exhibiting widely across SA as well as interstate. Lauren’s ceramic sculptures have won multiple awards and her work has been featured in publications such as The Journal of Australian Ceramics and Art Edit Magazine.
Other things you need to know
- This is a two-part workshop occuring from 1:30-5pm on Saturday 30 November and Sunday 1 December. Your workshop fee covers both sessions and you cannot book and pay for one session
- All skill levels welcome, 16 years and older
- All materials and tools provided
- Please wear clothes and/or an apron you don’t mind getting a little grubby
- Your pieces will be taken offsite after the workshop for firing and will be available for pickup from the gallery 3-4 weeks after the second session.
- Cancellations after 9am Monday 18 November will not be refunded
Images provided by the facilitating artist
