Sgraffito Workshop at Kentuck

Sgraffito, which means “to scratch” in Italian, is a decorative pottery technique. Once pottery is leather hard, a colored underglaze or slip is applied to the piece of pottery. The potter then scratches off parts of the layer to create contrasting images, patterns, or textures by revealing the original clay underneath.

In this multi-day workshop, Amy Smoot will lead participants through the entire process of sgraffito. Students will construct a vessel using handbuilding techniques. Once the pieces are built and leather hard, students will use slip or underglaze to paint the entire surface of their piece. Then, using different tools, students will scratch and carve through to create their designs. This workshop is beginner friendly and doesn't require experience to join.


Age Range: 18+
Dates: May 31-June 1
Times: 2-5pm
Location: Kentuck's Clay Studio in Northport
Tuition: $90; All supplies included

You may also like the following events from Kentuck Art Center:

• This June, 2nd June, 09:30 am, Summer Clay Camp at Kentuck in Northport
• This June, 3rd June, 10:00 am, Aspiring Artists Summer Camp at Kentuck in Northport
• This June, 7th June, 10:00 am, Kudzu Fiber at Kentuck Art Center in Northport

Also check out other Workshops in Northport.