Nature in Ceramics: Designing with Sgraffito

Name: Nature in Ceramics: Designing with Sgraffito
Start: 2025-05-17T10:00:00-04:00
End: 2025-05-17T13:00:00-04:00
Location: 900 Washington St, Wellesley, MA, United States, Massachusetts 02482

Schedule

Sat May 17 2025 at 10:00 am to 01:00 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

900 Washington St, Wellesley, MA, United States, Massachusetts 02482 | Wellesley, MA

Unleash your creativity and discover the ancient art of Sgraffito in this beginner-friendly class. Sgraffito is a decorative pottery technique where you can draw or scratch the surface of your clay piece to reveal a contrasting color underneath, resulting in stunning designs. In this class, you will start with a hands-on introduction to preparing your clay piece, followed by learning how to apply underglaze, creating the perfect canvas for your designs. We’ll then work on drawing and scratching intricate patterns into your pottery, revealing the clay's natural color beneath. Once your piece is complete, it will be glazed and fired, ready for you to pick up!
Join us for a fun and engaging experience where you'll not only learn a new skill but also design a beautifully glazed and fired piece of art that you've created yourself. No prior experience is needed, just bring your creativity. Your finished piece will be available for pickup at MHS one week after the class.
Instructor:
Simone Azevedo is a multidisciplinary artist with a strong focus on ceramics. Her ceramic work often incorporates natural elements such as leaves and flowers to create memorable and unique pieces. In addition to ceramics, Simone spends her time exploring embroidery - delving into a variety of colors and patterns, and integrating beads and ceramics into her creations.
Her artistic expression also extends to watercolor painting, where she draws inspiration from the natural world. While she favors abstract compositions, she has been diligently practicing botanical watercolor. Nature has always been a significant source of inspiration for Simone, especially following her BS in Biology. Her work frequently features elements inspired by mushrooms, seashells, flowers, and insects, reflecting her deep appreciation for the natural world. Simone's diverse artistic practices and her passion for nature come together to create pieces that are both beautiful and evocative.
This workshop size is very limited.
Class/Program/Workshop: 250322 Nature in Ceramics: Designing with Sgraffito
Date: Saturday, May 17, 2025
Fired ceramics are available for pick up a week after the final class
Time Frame: 10 am - 1 pm EDT
Location: Garden at Elm Bank, Putnam Building
900 Washington St. Wellesley MA 02482