This 2-day workshop will go over many techniques that Erica Bleu has extensive experience with. These techniques include slip trailing, water etching, and underglaze painting. The first day will cover ways of making and applying slip as well as time for hands-on practice. During this, students will explore how to use squeeze bottles and an air pen. The second day will consist of how to water etch as well as creating a refined illustration with black underglaze. Participants are highly encouraged to bring pieces that are ready for decorating ranging from soft forms for slip decorations and greenware for water etching and underglaze painting. For the best results, a clay body with no grog is preferred, but not required. If students do not bring finished forms or would like more, extra cups will be available for purchase. All other materials will be provided for participants to borrow during the workshop days.

Purchase clay prior to your first class by calling 727-821-7162 ext. 2311 Please note that we are open Wed-Sat 10am-5pm

249 – Buff colored stoneware. Smooth enough to throw on the potter’s wheel, but strong enough to withstand most hand-building techniques. Can be fired from Cone 6 to Cone 10. 

Speckled Brownstone – Made by Highwater Clays. Fires to a light brown in color with small black specs. Great for throwing on the potter’s wheel. Can be fired to Cone 6. 

Brooklyn Red – Rich dark red colored clay. Contains grog that makes it exceptionally strong for sculpting or throwing large vessels. Can be fired to Cone 6. 

240 White – Made by Standard clay. Very smooth, plastic throwing body that fires to Cone 6. 

Held at the Morean Center for Clay

420 22nd Street South, St. Petersburg, FL 33712

Purchasing a gift for someone? Consider a gift card! Call us at 727-821-7162 x2311 or drop in during business hours!

2 Day Workshop: $200

Tuition Refund Policy: Full refund or credit will be issued for any class cancelled by the Morean Arts Center. A $25 processing fee is deducted for all other student refund requests. No refunds will be issued on or after the first day of class.