Do you want to create more dynamic and personalized surfaces on your pots? In this workshop you will learn how to make and use stencils to create incredible ceramic surfaces!

In this hands-on workshop, Shalya Marsh will demonstrate her strategies for using craft cutters (such as the Silhouette Cameo and Cricket Maker) to cut stencils for dynamic ceramic surfaces. Whether you have a craft cutter, or are thinking of getting one, this workshop will introduce you to a variety of ways to make and use stencils. Not a fan of technology but really want to know how to use stencils to spice up your surfaces. Have no fear, this process also works with hand cut stencils. 

In this workshop you’ll learn:

• Several ways to design images 

• How to turn your hand drawn or digital images into stencils.

• How to use stencils to create dynamic ceramic surfaces 

• tar paper and craft foam texture stencils, 

• paper and Tyvek stencils for slip and underglaze application

• vinyl for glaze and underglaze designs and even silk screening

• Focus for this workshop will be on surface decoration

Open to all skill levels. All materials are included.