Decoration Techniques for Ceramics: Sgraffito and Underglaze
A course by Clara Holt , Ceramist and Illustrator
Recreate your stories on ceramics using a range of engraving and painting techniques like sgraffito and underglaze
Recreate your stories on ceramics using a range of engraving and painting techniques like sgraffito and underglaze
Beyond their beauty and practicality, ceramics are also a means for telling stories, like a malleable blank page where you can imprint your imagination. In this online course, ceramist and illustrator Clara Holt teaches you a range of decorative storytelling techniques on clay and guides you through the process of making your own custom ceramic tiles.
Learn how to work with raw and bisque-fired clay and compose illustrations using engraving, engobes, oxides, and underglaze. By the end, you'll know a variety of creative ways to decorate ceramics and add your designs to any object, from cups and plates to tiles and vases.
What will you learn in this online course?
17 lessons & 18 downloads
- 98% positive reviews (54)
- 2,474 students
- 17 lessons (2h 52m)
- 18 additional resources (4 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: Italian
- Italian · Spanish · English · Portuguese · German · French · Polish · Dutch
- Level: Beginner
- Unlimited access forever
What is this course's project?
Create five decorative tiles with colorful designs using a different illustration technique for each.
Projects by course students
Who is this online course for?
Anyone who wants to discover techniques for decorating ceramics.
Requirements and materials
No prior knowledge is necessary for this course. As for materials, you need clay, colors in different mediums for decoration, brushes, and basic tools for engraving. You also need access to a kiln to fire your tiles.
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A course by Clara Holt
Clara Holt is a ceramist and illustrator who lives and works in Milan. After earning a degree in the sciences and working for years in the communication and advertising industry, she discovered her passion for ceramics while traveling on holiday.
Once home, she started attending ceramic schools and taking courses, sharing her creations on Instagram as she progressed, which led to her first paid commission and thousands of followers on the platform. She currently collaborates with other ceramic artists and brands while also participating in design and architecture projects to promote the use of decorative ceramics to enhance spaces and products.
Content
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U1
Introduction
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About Me
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Influences
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U2
The Basics of Ceramic Decoration
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Materials: What We Will Need
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Types of Clay
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The Ceramic Manufacturing Process
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The Decoration on the Raw Piece: The Engobes
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The Underglaze Decoration
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U3
From Design to Tile
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Engobes and Sgraffito on White Clay 1
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Engobes and Sgraffito on White Clay 2
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Engobes and Sgraffito on Red Clay 1
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Engobes and Sgraffito on Red Clay 2
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The Inlay Technique
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Decoration with Oxides 1
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Decoration with Oxides 2
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The Underglaze Decoration with Ready-Made Colors
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U4
The Last Steps after Processing
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Dry, Transport, and Bake Your Tile
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Some Possible Uses of Your Tile
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FP
Final project
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Decorative Storytelling on Ceramics with Engraving and Paint
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anshul.gupta05.09
very informative course
cranalli10
buen curso
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Good hands on course with clear instructions
nathalie
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