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Description
Join Philadelphia based artist Celia Feldberg for a one-day, hands-on workshop that blends functional pottery with storybook-like illustration. Celia will guide students through her methods of using sgraffito and underglaze to achieve effects reminiscent of pen and watercolor. Participants will learn strategies for planning, transferring drawings, as well as developing characters and narratives. The workshop will emphasize both technical skills, like achieving clean lines, and emotional aspects, such as feeling at ease with drawing on clay. It’s open to everyone, from seasoned artists to those who feel they can't draw at all, offering a fun and approachable way to explore surface design.
This workshop is geared toward teaching ceramic surface-decorating techniques. No clay experience is required to attend, but those who have some ceramics experience will benefit the most.
What to Bring
Notebook + something to write with
A dish to share for a potluck lunch
Any source material (photos, drawings etc.) that you feel inspired by or would like to draw
Soft pencil (4b/6b)
Pointy tools for sgraffito, it’s nice to have a couple for some variation. Some of Celia’s favorites are: Mudtools DEX, Kemper K-20 recess smoother, wire stylus, Xiem double-ended lace tool, tungsten-carbide tipped scribe, mechanical pencil with wire in place of lead, sewing pin in Sculpey, and Diamond Core carving tools.
Detail brushes (bamboo or watercolor brushes) for underglaze painting
Feel free to bring a variety of personal underglazes to use during the workshop. We suggest Amaco Velvet underglazes.
Provided Materials
Two 5×5 terracotta tiles per student
Graphite transfer paper
6-well plastic paint palettes
Kemper WS Wire stylus tools
Amaco Velvet Underglazes: Intense Yellow, Flame Orange, Radiant Red, Electric Blue, Turquoise Blue, Dark Green, Red Brown, Purple, Jet Black
Students without kiln access can leave their tiles at Chases Garage for bisque and clear glaze firing. We will email you when they are ready for pickup, approximately 2-3 weeks after the workshop date.
Workshop Schedule
9:30am-10:00am: Coffee & Donuts
10:00am-12:00pm: Celia will kick off the morning with a brief slideshow presentation. Afterward, she will demonstrate how to apply slip, planning drawings, sgraffito, and underglaze painting techniques.
12:00pm to 12:45pm: Potluck lunch
1:00pm to 4:00pm: Students will practice sgraffito and underglaze painting on pre-prepared leather-hard tiles. Celia will offer advice, tips, tricks, and answer questions.
Logistics
Registered students will receive a “welcome” email from ceramics@chasesgarage.com one week prior to the workshop date.
Celia Feldberg
Celia Feldberg is a ceramicist, illustrator, and current long-term resident artist at The Clay Studio of Philadelphia. She holds a BFA in ceramics from Massachusetts College of Art and Design. She has exhibited at the Philadelphia Museum of Art Craft Show, Flower City Pottery Invitational, and in galleries nationally. Celia has taught at community studios and craft schools including Haystack Mountain School of Crafts and Snow Farm. Her work has been featured by Homo Faber, The Ceramic Shop, Pottery Making Illustrated, and Tales of A Red Clay Rambler. Celia was the glaze technician for Ben Carter’s Complete Guide to Low-Fire Glazes for Potters and Sculptors.
To learn more visit www.celiafeldberg.com
Artwork & Images by Celia Feldberg
TERMS + CONDITIONS
Adults (18 or older) may register for classes & workshops at Chases Garage. Chases reserves the right to cancel courses, substitute instructors, change course times, and limit enrollment. The student agrees to abide by any and all rules and policies of the studios. Chases will assume no responsibility for any loss, personal or physical. With enrollment, a student consents to being photographed in classes (unless we informed in writing). These photographs may be used by Chases in future promotional efforts without specific written permission from the student.
WORKSHOP WITHDRAWAL & REFUND POLICY
Due to limited space, pre-ordered materials, logistical constraints, and the nature of our workshop formats, all workshop registrations are non-refundable once confirmed. Chases Garage does not issue refunds unless we cancel a workshop due to low enrollment.