In this two day workshop, we will focus on developing surface composition by layering underglazes and glazes directly onto leather hard clay. Custom paper and reusable die-cut vinyl stencils will be used to create layered patterns, shapes, and detailed imagery. Students will be able to explore these techniques directly onto their own wheel-thrown or hand-built...more » The Layered Surface Workshop with Renee LoPresti
For this event, students will hand-build frames for a tile wall sculpture and will paint the tiles and the frames with Speedball underglazes. We love how vivid the colors are, and because the underglaze is opaque, it is especially nice for students that are new to ceramics to work with because they can more easily...more » 18th Annual Summer Apprenticeship Program with Roberto Lugo
With an emphasis on screen printing, students will learn how Jason Burnett creates image transfers and produces narratives and patterns from using doodles and found materials. Discover how to work through layers of material using various methods including the underglaze transfers, use of slips, resists, and decals. Whether you’re a sculptural, functional or tile-based ceramic...more » Screen Printing on Clay with Jason Burnett
An intensive exploration of Akua inks and ink modifiers, become familiar with the context, information, and inspiration to create richly layered monotypes and monoprints in series and variations using soy-based, water-miscible Akua inks. This workshop will cover many approaches to monotype, both traditional and experimental, including: trace transfer, reductive and additive, and viscosity rolls. No...more » Bending the Rules: Printmaking with Akua Inks
This two-day semi-private workshop in my Portland studio covers the various steps of the Encaustic Collagraph technique that I pioneered, more from a painter's point of view. You will learn some basic rudiments of encaustic and then we will dive in using various common tools of the medium. A comprehensive demonstration will cover applying the...more » Encaustic Collagraph Monoprinting with Elise Wagner
Learn how to create monotypes with artist and instructor Charlie Ciali. Use Akua Inks and Modifiers learning a variety of printing techniques. Participants will be working with plates ranging in size from 8"x10" and smaller. Create multiple original monotypes during this calls with the use of the Akua Pin Press. Sign up online at artsupplywarehouse.com/catalyst,...more » Printing without a Press with Charlie Ciali
