for the week of September 29th
Azure Unicorn
I took a workshop this weekend with Michael Harbridge at the Ohio Ceramic Supply Open House in Ravenna where I learned to do this technique. The design is applied with alcohol markers over a glazed surface. (You could use Dollar Store pieces but they will be decorative, not suitable for tableware). This picture is Michael’s sample.
This is the unicorn bust that I actually did. After letting it dry, it gets coated with a brush-on sealer. On the right is a faceted unicorn which is available for purchase in bisque at the ceramic supply store. The upper picture shows the piece better but the lower picture shows one done in the Azure technique.
Azure Unicorn Event
We are NOT doing the technique during regular classes this week. I have created a special Event to be held on Sunday, October 13th from 2:00 to 5:00 in our studio. Invitations were sent out to many of my “friends” but Facebook limits how many invites I can send. If you did not get one and would like to attend just send a message. We only have EIGHT pieces available right now. Since we need to share the markers I am limiting the workshop to this number. If you want to do the piece but cannot attend on this date, we can schedule another session later. Please let me know. It is important to register so that I know how many pieces to glaze for the event.
This is a good kids project. Cost is $20.00. Parents are welcome to attend and work on a different project if they want to. Open class fees are $5 plus the bisque.
Fall Harvest Box Event
Another event that is on the calendar is our Fall Harvest Box with four squirrels, fall leaves, an ear of corn, and acorns surrounding a pumpkin. The box is glazed inside to be food safe. We will be painting it with Fashenhues translucent stains. The outside will be sealed with a clear lacquer and can be rinsed off.
This event is on Sunday, October 20th from 2:00 to 5:00 here in the studio. Older children (tweens and teens) can do this project easily, as can seniors who have fine motor problems. There is little detain work and we can help you if needed. Again, I have sent invitations and you can respond OR just notify me that you are coming. We have TEN harvest jars ready to paint.
Holly Wreath with Small Titmouse Event
This is a David Hoff Brushstroke Workshop done in a majolica technique. The plate is first painted with a white satin glaze which is allowed to dry for 2r hours before painting. Therefore, we need to know ahead of time that you are coming. We will be tracing the design onto the plate, and painting with EZ stroke translucent underglazes. After firing, you can rim the plate with a band of gold (extra charge for gold and firing) and re-fire OR you may choose to use the red underglaze to rim the plate before firing. In either case, this finishes the picture by giving it a frame, Because this is glazed, you can use it to serve your favorite Christmas cookies or to give them as a gift.
The workshop will be held on Sunday, November 10th from 2:00 to 5:00 here in the studio. If you received an event invitation you can respond there. If not, just send me a message that you plan to attend.
Carol's Carousel Creations 