Decorate Sgraffito Pottery Tiles with Ceramicist Elaine Humpleby

Decorate Sgraffito Pottery Tiles with Ceramicist Elaine Humpleby

Join us and create beautiful and unique pottery tiles using the sgraffito technique!

By Elaine Humpleby. Arty Activist Creations

Date and time

Sat, 8 Jun 2024 10:00 - 12:30 GMT+1

Location

John Lewis & Partners

All Saints Green Norwich NR1 3LX United Kingdom

Refund Policy

Refunds up to 7 days before event
Eventbrite's fee is nonrefundable.

About this event

  • 2 hours 30 minutes

Decorate Sgraffito Pottery Tiles

Come join Elaine at John Lewis & Partners for a fun and creative hands-on workshop where you will use the Sgraffito technique to create your own, original, pottery tiles. Let your artistic side shine as you carve intricate designs into soft, coloured clay tiles, adding details with colourful slip and underglazes. No prior experience is necessary, just bring your creativity and enthusiasm. Don't miss out on this opportunity to unleash your inner artist

All materials needed and final glaze firing is included in the price.

Free parking is included.

Hot or cold drink from Benugo cafe included

Your tiles will be glazed and fired. We will email you when they are ready for collection. For an extra fee your finished tiles can be posted.

Elaine uses the Sgraffito technique in her own practice. you can see her work on her website: https://www.artyactivistcreations.com/ and instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/artyactivist_creations/

Frequently asked questions

is the space accessible ?

We will be working in the lovely community space next to Benugo Cafe. There are stairs to the space but there is also a lift accessible in the baby department

Are refreshments included?

A Hot or cold drink from Benugo café is included. Please also feel free to bring a closed sport-type water bottle.

How long until i get my finished tile?

The tiles need to be dried fully and first fired, then glazed and second fired. This can take up to three weeks but I will do it as fast as possible and keep you updated of any delays

What if i have never done this before?

Please do not worry, using flat tiles for Sgraffito is a great way to experience the process for the first time OR develop and refine skills if you have already had a go. Elaine will make the workshop fun and accessible. An experience Art teacher she adapts workshops for different abilities

will there be aprons?

Aprons are not provided.

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