Watercolor Underglaze Painting on Ceramic Tiles. Four Wednesdays with Elsa Mora.

Name: Watercolor Underglaze Painting on Ceramic Tiles. Four Wednesdays with Elsa Mora.
Start: 2025-10-15T13:00:00-04:00
Location: Mudtown Ceramics

Schedule

Wed, 15 Oct, 2025 at 01:00 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

Mudtown Ceramics | Frenchtown, NJ

Dates & Time:
Wednesday, Oct 15 – from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Wednesday, Oct 22 – from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Wednesday, Oct 29 – from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Wednesday, Nov 5 – from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Class Description:
Join artist Elsa Mora for a four-week exploration into the delicate art of underglaze painting using watercolor techniques on ceramic tiles. In this hands-on ceramics class, students will explore the painterly art of using underglaze like watercolor to create expressive, layered works on bisque-fired ceramic tiles. Perfect for both ceramicists and painters, this class bridges traditional ceramic surface design with the fluidity and transparency of watercolor painting techniques.
Working on smooth white bisqueware tiles, participants will learn how to mix and dilute underglazes for soft washes, gradients, and detailed linework. Through demonstrations and guided experimentation, students will develop their own tile-based compositions using brushes and other tools. Each student will complete 2-4 finished pieces that will be clear glazed and kiln-fired after class.
This workshop is suitable for all levels, including beginners with no prior ceramics or painting experience.
What Students Will Learn:
How to mix and dilute underglaze to mimic watercolor effects
Techniques for layering color, creating gradients, and preserving line detail
Tips for working with masking tools and resists (optional)
What’s Included:
Pre-made bisque-fired white tiles
High-quality underglaze watercolors created in our lab
Brushes and other tools
Clear glazing and kiln firing of finished pieces

What to Bring:
Personal sketchbook or inspiration images (optional)
Apron
A creative mindset!

Final Outcome:
Each student will complete 2–4 watercolor-style underglaze paintings on ceramic tiles. The instructor will apply a clear glaze and fire the pieces in a kiln. Students will be notified when their finished tiles are ready for pickup (typically within 1–2 weeks).