Creating Rich Surfaces
Adult Class | Registration opens 11/4/2026 10:00 AM MDT
In this surface design focused ceramics class, students will explore how to create rich, layered surfaces using a combination of additive and subtractive techniques. Through guided demonstrations and hands-on experimentation, participants will work with monoprint transfer, water etching, slip trailing, as well as Mishima and sgraffito to develop depth, texture, and visual interest.
Suitable for both beginners and experienced students, this course expands technical skills while encouraging creative exploration. Students will practice on provided clay tiles and class will include a demonstration on how to apply these techniques to a wheel-thrown cup. Participants are also encouraged to bring their own leather-hard vessels to work on during class.
Come ready to learn with clothes that can get messy, a small towel, and a notebook to take notes and sketch ideas.
- Students will be provided with Leather hard tiles on which they will practice a variety of surface techniques.
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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
- 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