Exploring Decorative Techniques in Ceramics
Adult Class | Registration opens 2/4/2026 10:00 AM MST
In this course, students will learn a variety of surface design techniques to bring their creative vision to life. Techniques covered include sgraffito, color inlay, water etching, creating gradients, and glaze resist methods. An automated vinyl cutter will be available for students to create custom vinyl cut-outs for glaze resist and water etching applications. Additionally, students will learn to utilize ceramic materials such as underglaze, slips, dipping and brushing glazes effectively.
This class is open to wheel throwers and hand builders who are looking to expand their surface decoration skills.
Students must be comfortable with either hand building or wheel throwing forms to decorate on.
Clay:
Each class includes a materials fee which covers the cost of firing and glazing. In addition to this fee, students will need to purchase clay through the Registration Office at ASLD, which must be done in person. Clay costs are $20 for 25lbs of stoneware, $25 for 25lbs of porcelain. Please only purchase clay from ASLD, unless approved by the studio manager. No low-fire clays may be used at ASLD.
Tools:
Community tools are available for student use, in exception of a small sponge. If you prefer personal tools, a basic ceramics tool kit, small sponges and large clean up sponges are available for purchase at the Registration Office.
Other supplies:
Students are encouraged to wear clothes that can get dirty to ceramics class, including close-toed shoes. We also recommend bringing an apron and a towel.
Please review the ceramics studio policies before attending the first class: CERAMICS STUDIO POLICIES
Currently enrolled students have access to Ceramic open studio for a $10 fee. Please see the whiteboard in the hallway for updated open studio hours.
- Local Ceramic supply stores:
- Rocky Mountain Clay 1220 W 1st Ave, Denver, CO 80223
Continental Clay 5303 East 47th Ave., Denver, CO 80216
Stoneleaf Pottery 6611 W 58th Pl, Arvada, CO 80003
Meiningers 499 Broadway, Denver, CO 80203