Day 1
[Suggested Outline]
Set-Up + Lecture + Demo: 2-3 hours
Lunch
Hands-On + One-On-One Time with Melanie: 3+ hours
Load Kiln + Clean-Up: 1 hour
Slide-Show + Artist Talk: 1 hour
Working clean and efficient with China-Paints
How to avoid contamination
Cleaning solutions
Avoiding Dust
Mixing Medium
Hand-out on various oils and mediu
Discussion of different effects and results
Image Transfer
From a print-out on Ceramic Surface
Free-Hand Outlining
China – Painting Techniques
Sponging
Brushing
Nib-Application
Day 2
Set-Up + Lecture + Demo: 2-3 hours
Lunch
Hands-On + One-On-One Time with Melanie: 3+ hours
Load Kiln + Clean-Up: 1 hour
Working clean and efficient with Lusters
How to avoid contamination
Cleaning solutions
Application
Layering
Decal Info + Application – production, qualities, layering tips, application, firing temps
Iron Decals
Screen-Printed Decals
Raised Decals
Laser-Printed Decals
Gold Decals
Solid Color-Sheet Deals
Mending/Repairing with Gold – Kintsugi, Info + Application
Urushu + Gold Powder
2-part Epoxy + Gold Powder
Sculpting Epoxy + Gold Leaf
Contact me directly if you have any questions about workshops: info@melaniesherman.com