Pottery - Introduction to Majolica - STARPOTMAJO

Developed in the Middle East during the 9th century and made famous by Italian artisans, majolica is earthenware pottery with a white opaque glaze decorated with ceramic colorants brushed on top of the raw, unfired glaze. The glaze is formulated to be viscous which restricts the flow and movement of the glaze retaining most of the line quality of the decoration. In this class we will examine historical aspects, designs of majolica and explore the process using commercial glazes & majolica colors making the techniques easy to use. Formulas for mixing your own majolica glazes/colors will be provided & discussed. If you like color and painting designs on pottery, this class is for you. This class does not qualify for a studio card at Sertoma Arts Center. Open to qualified Sertoma Arts Center potters and qualified Pullen Arts Center potters who have completed the Studio Orientation at Sertoma prior to registration only. Students must be able to throw or hand build forms for decorating. Sign up as soon as possible to receive information from the instructor on the clay used, and tool/brush information for this class, and to allow time to make and bisque fire pieces before the first class. Students pay glaze and color fee of $45 at the first class to the instructor. 4 sessions. Instructor: Randy Hinson.

Students pay glaze and color fee of $45 at the first class to the instructor.