The Magic of Underglaze Colors at Your Fingertips with Julia Feld
August 21, 10am - 4pm
It doesn’t matter if you make pottery or sculptural ceramics, you’re involved with low or high fire processes, have years of studio experience or have just started with clay, you will learn how to boost your ceramics with bright colors.
This hands-on workshop is designed to introduce you to the painterly surface treatment as an alternative way to traditional glazing techniques. You will learn how to use underglazes, underglaze pencils and chalks to create multi-layered, colorful imagery.
You will practice painting on a simple tile before you move on to three-dimensional forms. Bring your favorite brushes, source images and eagerness to get bold with colors. You don’t have to know how to paint or draw.
Class is from 10am - 4pm with a 30 minute lunch break. Lunch is not provided. Bring your own or purchase from the STARworks Café & Taproom.
Approximate Outline of Activities
Introduction; Power Point presentation with images of Julia’s work and discussion about the process, ideas, and influences
lecture about underglazes, underglaze pencils, chalks and their use
demonstration of underglaze applications on bisque and green-ware
hands-on part: participants exploring how to paint with underglazes on provided bisque tiles
participants apply techniques on their own work
discussion about likes and dislikes, summary of the process; areas to improve
List of supplies and materials participants need to bring
bisque-fired pieces that can be used for underglaze decoration (tiles, bowls, cups, anything that has enough surface for painting)
small soft brushes of multiple sizes;
pencil, eraser, paper to do preliminary sketches, scissors, reference material for drawings;
small palette to mix colors, foam for supporting pieces if necessary;
small container for water, paper towels
Julia will provide
AMACO Velvet Underglazes for all participants
2-3 images of choice to use on tiles
4x4” bisque tiles; and ceramic transfer paper
About Julia
Julia was born and raised in Russia where she studied biochemistry and developmental psychology, which later became a foundation for her interest in the technical aspects of ceramics and influenced the conceptual basis of her work. She went back to school in the US and receives her BFA and MFA in ceramics. For the past ten years, she has been teaching at private institutions and community colleges, as well as working in her California-based studio. She is an active member of the national and international ceramic community and her work has been shown all over the US and internationally (Italy, France, China, Romania, Hungary, Latvia, Turkey, Serbia) at different galleries and museums. Visit https://www.juliafeld.com to learn more.
Add Your Name to the Waitlist
The workshop is currently full. If you would like to be added to the waitlist, please use the form below to submit your information. If another workshop is scheduled or someone drops out, we will contact you.
Use the calendar below to schedule your class by selecting the date, August 21. Payment is due at the time of registration. If you need help, please contact Rhonda at 910-428-9001 or rhonda@starworksnc.org.