I am keenly interested in the emotional and aesthetic contributions material makes to a piece. A beautiful material speaks for itself. If the material pulls it weight, fancy techniques and complicated designs are rarely needed.
My interest in material has led me to explore ways of altering the quality of the clay. This workshop introduces you to a non-toxic additive that changes the way the clay reflects light to enhance colour vibrancy. It can also create a glaze to mute the colour beneath.
This workshop shows you a number of techniques designed to work with the additive. These are kept simple to allow you to focus your effort on the quality of the material.
Specifically, during this workshop you will learn:
– four decorative techniques to add colour vibrancy,
– one glazing technique to create mystery,
– how to add metal to enhance impact (no costly tools required),
– design and make a finished piece.
Please note: the techniques covered here are specifically designed for this workshop and are not décollage techniques.