Bisque ware becomes a unique canvas for the creation of hand-painted and glazed works of art for home or garden. Working from still-life displays, stencils, or designs of their own choosing, students learn to use watercolor-like paints on pre-made bisque pieces to create luminous and colorful designs. Experienced painters transfer their watercolor skills to a different medium, continuing ceramicists learn a new technique, and beginners to painting and ceramics explore the medium for the first time.

Basic watercolor-on-ceramic techniques are taught along with the concepts of firing and glazing. The instructor discusses a wide variety of techniques from traditional brush glazing to color application and methods of creating unique designs and glaze effects on ceramics.  

Students begin work on a bisque plate and then select a vase or bowl for continuing study. Participants complete one to two painted ceramic pieces during the class. The cost of clay pieces, glazes, and firings is included. A supply list is available for download. This is a beginning-level course; no experience with clay is necessary.

Instructor: Alfredo Ratinoff 

8 sessions, 2.5 hours each