Instructor: Josie Jurczenia

Cost: $225

In this two-day workshop students will explore using sewing pattern techniques to handbuild functional ceramics. You will learn how to make basic paper patterns and use them to create darts, seams, “stitches” with a pattern marker, gussets ... the possibilities are endless for using simple sewing techniques to expand your hand building vocabulary.

The class will start by creating templates to make a variety of functional pieces, beginning with a cup while also exploring bowls and vases. Pieces will dry overnight on Saturday. On Sunday you'll be shown you some terrific techniques for surface decoration that you can apply to your newly made pieces. You will use underglazes and processes that might include water abrasion, mishima, brush work, using masques (latex, wax, shellac) and sgraffito. This will be a fun filled, action packed, information-rich two-day workshop suitable for all levels of potters.

Your pieces will…