The workshop taught by Redware artist Denise Wilz of Wilz pottery will focus on the sgraffito technique used by 18th and 19th century Pennsylvania German potters to make expressive designs in their folk art. Sgraffito means to “scratch” and workshop participants will draw and scratch a design. Includes 4 ornaments – One will be ready to sgraffito. The remaining 3 will be prepared for decoration by the participant and can be decorated using the sgraffito or slip trailing methods. All materials, tools and books for ideas will be provided. The finished hearts are 3 3/4″ wide and 3 1/2″ tall.
The ornaments will be shipped back to the participants, with strings for hanging, within 4 weeks. Can be done without much mess but water will be used to prepare the ornaments. The clay does contain iron oxide (rust) which gives it the beautiful red color!
Additional ornaments will be available @ $10 each. Participants can choose a traditional Pennsylvania German design or create their own! No experience required.
Date: Sunday March 24, 9 AM – 4 PM each day. Ages 16+.
The workshop is held in the Landis Valley Museum Store 2nd Floor Classroom – there is one flight of stairs
Coffee and Donuts will be served each morning at 8:30 AM in the Historic Hotel.
Please bring a lunch and water bottle. Tuition: $125.00, LVA Members: $112.00.
All sales are final, no refunds. Proceeds benefit the Museum.
To register, click here.