Summer Sgraffito
all levels ceramic Workshop
Sat. July 20, 1pm-3pm
6 Underglaze Options & Firing included!
About the Workshop: Learn how to decorate a unique mug using the carving technique of Sgrafitto. This type of decoration involves painting the clay, then carving away intricate designs. The possibilities are endless! Students will learn the fundamentals of Sgraffito and learn to attach handles or other design elements to their unique mugs.
This 2 hour introductory ceramic workshop at Starworks Clay Studio is ideal for beginners, but all skill levels are welcome! Students will be provided with a leather hard clay vessel and during the workshop will paint and carve the piece with an option to add a handle or feet.
All ages are welcome! Children 16 & under need to be accompanied by an adult. This class is recommended for beginners to learn the fundamentals of building with clay.
Your piece(s) will be dried, fired, and glazed for you and available for pick-up or delivery 4 weeks after the class. Shipping requires an additional charge at the time of check-in.
Cost: $80 per student, space is limited. Register below.
Time: Saturday, July 20, 1pm-3pm
Location: Starworks, 100 Russell Drive, Star, NC
6 Underglaze Options & Firing included!
About Ariana: Ariana Stein is an intern resident artist at STARworks. She earned a double degree in Ceramics and Music Performance from the University of Kansas in 2022. Ariana’s work is influenced by Eastern European folk pottery. Having grown up between Budapest, Hungary and St. Louis, MO, she strives to maintain her Hungarian-American identity through functional ceramics. She draws inspiration from traditional Magyar brushwork, slip trailing and sgraffito, adding her own contemporary twist.
Please Note: Children under 16 must be accompanied by a guardian. Please arrive 10 minutes prior to your workshop to check in. Wear appropriate clothing and closed toed shoes. Class will be held in the Starworks Clay Studio. Check in at the School House Gallery at Starworks. (Main Entrance) Cancellations must be made at least 7 days prior to class date. Cancellations made after that date will not be refunded.