Surface Decoration with Zoe Pinnell - Sun, June 28th 10-4pm

Take this opportunity to learn new decoration techniques with an amazing visiting Ceramicist!

Join Zoe Pinnell in a crash course in the beauty of earthenware and handbuilding, utilizing decoration and glazes to enhance the surface.

You'll be utilizing decoration and glazes to enhance the surface. Uncommonly used in public studios, learn and experiment with this beautiful clay! In the first half, students will focus on refined handbuilding techniques to create their own vessel to decorate.

After the break, pieces will be prepared for decoration. You'll learn how to tidy feet, rims, and add sculptural elements to your pots for a little bit more charm. We will cover basic image transferring techniques, taking tracings from life and applying them to your pots. Understand and explore the building of narrative, composition, and colour. (Bring your own sketches if you wish!) 

Students will apply glazes to their pieces at leatherhard, and refine their skills in sgraffito decoration techniques. Zoe will work through the process step by step, showing students how to layer and mix colours effectively, as well as how to choose colours and decoration that works cohesively.

In this session, students will also have a chance to explore terra sigillata on their pieces, learning how to incorporate an ancient material in their practice.

When you're done, you'll leave your work here for bisque firing, any additional glazing, and glaze firing. Pieces are usually ready in around 2-3 weeks. 

See Zoe's work here

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No experience needed!

What you need: Design ideas & sketches, your cute self!

What's Included: Clay, studio time, instruction, tools, glazes, firing, getting yelled at by Reuben

When: Sunday, June 28th 2026 10-4pm

Where: Best Kind Mud Shop 945 Cole Harbour Rd

Cost: $85