Hand-Painted Ceramics

A course by Nuria Blanco , Multidisciplinary Artist

Multidisciplinary Artist. Madrid, Spain.
Joined August 2020

Learn artisanal techniques to paint compositions and create original tableware designs

99% positive reviews (146)
3,508 students
Audio: Spanish, English
Spanish · English · Portuguese · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch

Learn artisanal techniques to paint compositions and create original tableware designs

Transforming everyday objects into unique pieces is what artist Nuria Blanco does best, creating hand-painted works of art on plates and dishes. The renowned Spanish designer has taken part in international exhibitions and fairs, and has been featured in editorials like Vogue, AD, and El País.

Learn how to create unique hand-painted ceramic pieces. Nuria teaches illustration techniques for creating an original drawing that can be transferred to a piece for a fun, creative touch. By the end of this course, you’ll be able to compose a pictorial image on ceramic objects, perfect for adorning your dining room table or hanging on your wall as a decorative object.

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What will you learn in this online course?

17 lessons & 21 downloads

Materials
4 minutes, 35 seconds
Draw: Illustration exercises 1
19 minutes, 39 seconds
Draw: Illustration exercises 2
19 minutes, 43 seconds
  • 99% positive reviews (146)
  • 3,508 students
  • 17 lessons (3h 0m)
  • 21 additional resources (10 files)
  • Online and at your own pace
  • Available on the app
  • Audio: Spanish, English
  • Spanish · English · Portuguese · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch
  • Level: Beginner
  • Unlimited access forever

What is this course's project?

Create a pictorial composition for a series of 5 plates to be used at the dinner table or as a decorative object.

Projects by course students

Who is this online course for?

For anyone who would like to learn how to decorate their own ceramic pieces.

Requirements and materials

No previous experience is required to take this course.

As for materials, you’ll need bisque ceramic pieces, silicated oxides (pigments for adding color), paint brushes, pencils, enamel, and a ceramics kiln (if you don’t have one, they are available to rent in most cities).


Reviews

3,508 Students
146 Reviews
99% Positive ratings

Nuria Blanco

A course by Nuria Blanco

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Multidisciplinary Artist

Nuria Blanco is a renowned artist in the Spanish design scene, working across several disciplines including drawing, screen printing, painting, and photography. She has received the Best Graphic Artwork prize by IDAE, the Jóvenes Creadores de la Calcografía Nacional certificate, and the “María Salamanca” prize from the Museo del Grabado Contemporáneo in Marbella.

In more recent years, clay has become her material of choice for creating pieces to exhibit. In 2014, she founded her own brand, Vajillasbynuriablanco, which crafts unique hand-painted ceramics.


Content

  • U1

    Introduction

    • Presentation
    • Influences
    • What Will We Do in this Course?
  • U2

    From paper to plate

    • Materials
    • Mood board or inspiration process
    • Draw: Illustration exercises 1
    • Draw: Illustration exercises 2
    • Color and define our color palette
  • U3

    Piece Step by Step

    • Pencil drawing
    • Color 1
    • Color 2
    • Color 3
    • Color 4
    • Details and cleaning of the part
    • Enamel
  • U4

    Final result and other types of pieces

    • Cooking result and final piece
    • How to expand acquired skills
  • FP

    Final project

    • Hand-drawn illustration on ceramic

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Domestika's courses are online classes that provide you with the tools and skills you need to complete a specific project. Every step of the project combines video lessons with complementary instructional material, so you can learn by doing. Domestika's courses also allow you to share your own projects with the teacher and with other students, creating a dynamic course community.

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Hand-Painted Ceramics. Craft course by Nuria Blanco

Hand-Painted Ceramics

A course by Nuria Blanco
Multidisciplinary Artist. Madrid, Spain.
Joined August 2020
  • 99% positive reviews (146)
  • 3,508 students