China painting with Paul Lewing

China painting with Paul Lewing​
China painting is a 1000-year-old technique that is undergoing a revival after being neglected by clay artists for the last 100 years.  Decorators realize that hand painted bathroom tiles and designer kitchen backsplashes add value to a property. Art finishes bring another dimension to public places. 
Paul Lewing has been pivotal to this revival, through his use of china painting on tile murals, and his ground-breaking book “China Paint & Overglaze”. ​
​​Now Paul brings his very unconventional approach to the medium to you in this course.  He takes you through the planning and multiple firings of complex pieces, demonstrates all kinds of brushwork and other systems of making marks, and introduces you to many unusual tools, substances, and processes.
​Clay artists will discover the most painterly ceramic decorating medium; traditional china painters will be introduced to many water-based mediums; painters in other mediums will see how to translate their methods to a more permanent product.  

Paul shows you an extensive overview of historical and contemporary use of china paints and other overglaze materials.  He muses on making art, making a living making art, and making china paint do things most people don’t do with it.  Most importantly, he gives you the information and the challenge to make this traditional medium your own.
China painting online class
$208
​6-week online class (like 5-day hands-on workshop) + 4-week reviewing.
Pre-recorded videos. Focused on details. Repetitive actions removed. 
Register anytime. 10 weeks added to registration date. 

Preview china painting 

Contents of china painting

Week 1
  • ​Introduction and roadmap for the class
  • China paint and its origin
  • Terms, technology and definitions
  • Materials, tools and paint
  • Mediums and gums
  • China paint history (slide show)
  • Contemporary china painters (slide show)
  • Making marks with different brushes
Week 2
  • Mississippi tiles: Preparation for the first painting
  • Mississippi tiles: Painting the first layer
  • Elephant bowl and plate: Painting the first layer
  • ​Firing the first batch in the electric kiln
​Week 3
  • Pens and Crayons
  • Decals
  • Elephant bowl and plate: Painting the second layer​
  • Mississippi tiles: Painting the second layer
  • ​Firing the second batch
​Week 4
  • Unpack kiln, evaluate and stacking of tiles
  • Elephant and plates: Painting the third layer
  • Oriental Sumi painting
  • Mississippi tiles: Painting the third layer
  • Firing the third batch​
​​Week 5
  • Unpack the kiln and evaluate
  • Lusters, metallic and structure paste
  • Mississippi tiles: Painting the fourth layer
  • ​Firing the fourth batch
​Week 6
  • Silk Screening
  • Final unpacking and evaluating
  • Safety disposal and durability​
Reviews of china painting
​The class is great. I've watched all the videos and am getting ready to paint. I have learned a LOT! Fun presentation. ​I have a signed copy of Mr Lewing's book, already a fan. Pamela Ackerman (Washington USA)

Registration policy

What do I need for this e-course?
  • You must have consistent access to a computer, iPad or IMac or related technology.
  • You must have basic computer knowledge. (Although we will assist you with the viewing of the videos, we cannot teach you how to use a computer).
  • You will need access to an electric kiln for the firing.
  • You will need materials for China Painting. You will get the materials list when you register for the class.
REFUND POLICY
  • No refunding.
  • Submitting an online registration indicates your agreement with this policy.