Katie Marks Colored Clay and Slip Workshop
Throw and Build welcome remarkable ceramic artist Katie Marks for a immersive two-day workshop. Color can be more than a surface treatment. In this workshop, students will explore ways to integrate color directly into clay through stained porcelain, colored slip, and simple nerikomi-inspired techniques. Through demonstrations, testing, and hands-on making, participants will learn how to use color as an essential part of form and design.
The workshop begins with a presentation exploring the possibilities of colored clay and slip. Katie will share examples from her own work as well as artists who have influenced her practice, including a discussion of Matthew Patton’s approach to gravity, movement, and drippy slip decoration.
By the end of the workshop, students will:
- Understand how to successfully color clay and slip using Mason Stains
- Learn proper mixing and testing methods
- Gain experience with drippy slip and colored clay decoration techniques
- Complete personalized color tests for future reference
- Leave with work-in-progress incorporating the techniques demonstrated during class
Cancellation Policy: All sales are final and non-refundable. No refunds will be given for cancellations made at any time. Please consider this policy before reserving your seat.
Missed Workshop Policy: We do not offer refunds, prorated refunds, or make-up sessions for missed workshop days or times.
What you’ll learn:
- Understand how to successfully color clay and slip using Mason Stains
- Learn proper mixing and testing methods
- Simple nerikomi inspired techniques
- Gain experience with drippy slip and colored clay decoration techniques
Duration:
10-5 pm Saturday and Sunday
With 1 hr lunch break between 1-2pm
Experience & Requirements:
This workshop is intended for potters with previous hand building and wheel throwing experience. Participants should be comfortable independently making basic forms.
Ages 18 + (For younger participants, please contact info@throwandbuild.com)
What’s provided:
- Cone 6 Porcelain provided for mixing color clay and slip
- Stains
- All tools needed for the workshop
- Test Tile Firing on Day 1
- Handout containing Mason Stain recommendations, percentage ranges, and reference information
Firing:
Test tile firing is included with registration. Firing of work made during the workshop is not included for non-members, but you have two options:
- Fire at Throw and Build for $5/lb. (standard rate applies to pieces up to 14 inches in any dimension; larger pieces may be subject to an oversized surcharge)
- Take work home to fire elsewhere
Participants who fire at Throw and Build may return during open studio hours. Once bisque firing is complete, you'll have two weeks to come back and glaze your pieces.
Studio Access:
Workshop registration includes studio access during scheduled workshop hours only.
Instructor:
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Single Day Workshop Cancelation & Refund Policy
To request a cancellation and refund, email info@throwandbuild.com. Refunds requested more than one week prior to the first class are fully refundable minus $25 transaction fee. Refunds requested within one week of the first class are 50% refundable. There will be no refunds once the class begins in any circumstance, nor can we transfer you to a later class. We cannot be flexible on this policy for any reason. Should a class not fill sufficiently, we may cancel it one week prior to the first class session.
