Surface Decoration Techniques Using Coloured Slips
Date: Sunday, April 27 2025
Time: 2-5 pm (3 hours)
Age: 16+
Location: Feldspar Ceramics, 1390 Gerrard St East
About the workshop
This workshop explores a variety of surface decoration techniques for ceramics using colored slips. Students will develop a comprehensive set of skills for creating decorative effects and patterns using inlay, sgraffito and slip trailing. The why and how of making colored slips and adapting them to various firing temperatures and surfaces will also be discussed. Students will be provided with written material as well as with small leather hard plates or tiles to practice on during the workshop.
This workshop is suitable for all skill levels.
About Hana
Hana Balaban-Pommier (she/her) is a Toronto-based ceramic artist and educator. Originally from Bohemia, she took her first pottery class shortly after immigrating to Canada and found in clay a perfect medium for expressing ideas and feelings. Initial interest in the fundamental characteristics of clay and its decorative and utilitarian functions was soon complemented by a desire to investigate its more esoteric qualities, drawing on both the strength and the fragility of the material. Hana’s educational background includes Post-Graduate Certificate in Ceramics from University of Massachusetts, Sheridan College Art and Design Program (Ceramics), the Fine Arts Certificate in Drawing at George Brown College, and Art History Program at Harvard Extension School. She also holds a degree in Occupational Therapy from University of Toronto. Her award-winning work has been exhibited at the Ontario Craft Council Gallery, The Gardiner Museum Shop, The Art Gallery of Hamilton, The Carnegie Gallery, The Fusion Fireworks and Star Store Gallery in Massachusetts, among others.
A couple of things to note:
- Small leather hard plates or tiles as well as coloured slip, clear glaze and firing costs are included in the registration fee.
- Fired pieces can be picked up from Feldspar Ceramics 3 weeks from the workshop date.
- We recommend wearing comfortable clothing and shoes that you don't mind getting clay on.
- Aprons are not provided.
- Minimum age required is 16.
- Workshops are non-refundable.
- There are no partial refunds for missed workshops.
- If registration doesn't reach the minimum number of attendees, we reserve the right to reschedule the workshop.