Can We Talk? Narrative and the Sgraffito Surface

Bring imagery to the ceramic surface through the use of sgraffito carving, story telling, and a good dose of humor.

TECHNIQUES
Transfer imagery onto the ceramic surface to then carve using the technique of sgraffito
Create forms with the use of plaster and ceramic press molds
Build a vocabulary of images that can be used on the ceramic surface to imply narrative
MATERIALS
Mid-range stoneware
Underglazes of various colors
Plaster press-molds and ceramic press-molds
OUTCOMES
New perspectives in handbuilding with clay
A vocabulary of images to pull from in one’s personal work
Understanding of narrative as it pertains to imagery, form, and ceramic art history