About the Workshop
The class will be focused on hand building pieces to paint and decorate using colored slips. We will start with small dishes to use as test tiles and graduate to larger coil and slab sculptures and vessels. Instructor will demonstrate traditional and non traditional techniques - paper stencils, slip transfers, sgraffito, Mishima, sprigging and layering colors for a painterly surface. Students will be encouraged to experiment and play while getting comfortable with the materials and techniques. Bring a sketch book and ideas for pattern and illustrations All levels
About Kim Murton
Kim Murton is a ceramic artist and illustrator living in Vancouver WA. She studied ceramics and animation at School of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston and printmaking and film at The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art, NYC. Murton worked in the animation industry in NYC, Denver and Portland for ten years before deciding to re-visit clay by attending Oregon School of Art and Craft, Portland. She has been a full time potter for 25 years working out of her home studio. Her colorful, eclectic pieces are influenced by Pre- Columbian Ceramics and Contemporary comics and illustration.
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Learn more about Kim on her website: kimmurton.com
Instructor will provide:
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colored slip -12 colors
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Amaco velvet underglazes -5 colors
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clear glaze
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newsprint pad
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wax resist
What students should bring:
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sketch book
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favorite ceramic tools (tools will also be provided)