All Levels* $145 Materials and Studio Fees**
Learn the process of creating underglaze image transfers and the technique used to apply them to ceramics. Throughout this workshop, we will discuss various underglazes and how to break them down to become ink for screen printing. The screen printing process as well as slip transfer methods for handbuilt and wheel-thrown ceramics will be covered. Hands-on screen printing demos as well as various techniques to make work feel more unique to the artist will be presented.
*Previous image transfer knowledge is not required for this course; however, an understanding of ceramics and ceramic materials is needed.
**Materials and studio fees are charged to students based on studio usage and materials Touchstone is providing at the request of the instructor. Additionally, some instructors may also require that you bring certain materials and tools with you, in which case a list will be provided. Final cost of these fees will be posted at least two weeks ahead of the workshop to be paid in full prior to check-in.
MATERIAL LIST
WORKSHOP PARTICIPANTS should bring the following materials for the workshop
*It is recommended that you wait to hear if the workshop is running before you purchase materials. Touchstone will let you know if a workshop is running no later than 2 weeks before the start of the class. Regardless of the outcome of the class, running or not, Touchstone is not responsible for the reimbursement of any materials bought for a workshop.
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Any personal tools you wish to use (Optional)
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Mudtools Ribs – one red one yellow (great for printing and applying transfers
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A collection of sketches and/or inspirational images and ideas for designs you may want to make into screens
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Sharpie
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Sketchbook
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Pencil and Pen
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Reusable water bottle
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Apron (Optional)
The following tools are optional but helpful
- Scissors
- Weeding tool – (Exacto knife and/or dental tool)
- Pony Roller or Small Wooden Roller
- Screen Printing Squeegees – You can use all kinds of things to print with including Mudtools ribs, Bondo applicator, old credit cards, and plastic putty knives
- Pallet Knife (Amazon https://www.amazon.com/Painting-Scraper-Stainless-Palette-Spatula/dp/B08NJP4ZWL?crid=1O9B2LFDS3VPU&keywords=Pallet%2BKnife%2B%2313&qid=1705513518&sprefix=pallet%2Bknife%2B13%2Caps%2C90&sr=8-18-spons&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9tdGY&th=1&linkCode=ll1&tag=smstoolsmaterials-20&linkId=95c29dc4d19bb20524b6df75afdbcfdb&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl ) or Rubber Spatula Catalys by Prinston #4 (for mixing inks) https://www.dickblick.com/items/princeton-catalyst-mini-blade-04/?clicktracking=true&wmcp=pla&wmcid=items&wmckw=03133-1004&country=us¤cy=usd&gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAiAkp6tBhB5EiwANTCx1Iiv7NCOU-ZJPV2sY-sEGeMwq08kgmbj8_HBqdcq95wZphh2s2q_DBoC3uwQAvD_BwE
- Your favorite brushes for applying slip and underglaze
- SanBao Transfer Paper or thin Asian Papers – This paper is just like that of commercially produced Underglaze Transfers. It is very thin, almost translucent and easily hydrates. We will have basic Asian paper available that is more affordable and easier to print with and transfer but not as thin as commercially available underglaze transfers. https://www.chinaclayart.com/search?type=product&q=transfer%20paper*
- Silhouette Studio Business Edition – for design and editing screen images (Download this software and bring your computer if you think you will get heavily into designing) A computer, craft cutter and software will be available for students to use throughout the workshop.
- 3-5 pieces of bisqueware (Cone 6 clay only)
Suggested Reading for Workshop Students
- Handmade Tile – Forest Lesch-Middelton https://amzn.to/3ZbIsFC
- Graphic Clay – Jason Bige Burnett https://amzn.to/45AA2vk
- Ceramics and Print – Paul Scott https://amzn.to/43FutJx
- Ceramic Transfer Printing – Dr. Kevin Petrie https://amzn.to/4n0EQAL
- Image Transfer on Clay- Paul Andrew Wandless https://amzn.to/3T3LjwN
Workshop Materials Fee Includes
- 25 Ibs Standard Ceramics Clay
- Bisque Firing & Glaze (If you bring Bisqueware)
Download: Underglaze Image Transfers Student Materials
