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Explorations in Surface Decoration

Adults

In this intermediate-level course, you will elevate your ceramic work to new artistic heights by delving into various techniques to enhance the surface of your wheel-thrown or hand-built creations. 
Throughout the class, you'll explore a variety of surface decoration techniques including sgraffito, mishima, slip trailing, watercarving, and more, using materials such as tape, wax, underglaze, flashing slips, transfer sheets, and an array of carving tools. By introducing these tools and techniques at different stages of creation, you'll see the profound impact they can have on your work and overall creative process. By the end of the class, you'll have discovered techniques that resonate with you and enhance your artistic journey, helping you find your own unique voice through the exploration of new tools and methods.

Tuition includes guaranteed access to 3 Ceramics Open Studio sessions per registered class. Ceramics Open Studio is an opportunity to practice skills outside class. A sign up sheet will be available when class starts.

Given the complexities of firing, we cannot guarantee student work will be fired in the order in which it was received. Students will be emailed each time the kiln has been fired and unloaded. Because of limited space we can only hold onto finished pieces for three (3) weeks and will discard any unclaimed pieces after the posted date.

Jan 8–Feb 19 (Wed) 1:00 PM–4:00 PM

[4146A] Shannon Hogarty – 7 sessions

Member Tuition: $304 and $40 glaze/fire

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Mar 12–Apr 30 (Wed) 1:00 PM–4:00 PM

[4164A] Shannon Hogarty – 7 sessions

Member Tuition: $304 and $40 glaze/fire fee

No class on 3/19/2025

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Students must purchase supplies for this class. Find your supply list here. Clay can be purchased at Laguna Gloria, in the museum gift shop. Clay can ONLY be purchased in-person, and during museum open-hours: W-SU 9am-3pm, and Thursdays 9am-9pm. All Art School students will receive 10% off their clay purchases from the Shop using the code MEMBER10. The museum and gift shop are closed for business all day on Mondays and Tuesdays. Please plan accordingly!

Students can also purchase clay at Armadillo Clay: 3307 E 4th St, Austin, TX 78702. M-F 9am-5pm, Saturdays 9am-12pm. All clay MUST BE HIGH FIRE (Cone 10). We will not fire other clays.