Surface decoration online workshops

Potters have different ways of decorating clay surfaces.  Learn to paint on tiles and other clay objects; raw, bisqued or glazed in these video online classes. Learn firing techniques as well as cold finishes that are used successfully in ceramics.
China painting and over-glazes bring painting on porcelain tiles and even three dimensional objects to a new level. Use the raku kiln with more than just raku glazes. Learn how acrylic paints can add a different dimension to your clay sculptures.
Painting on porcelain ceramic tiles is a great way to decorate kitchen and bathroom walls, commercial plates and swimming pool floors. Paul Lewing takes china painting beyond traditional uses and teaches techniques associated with painting on canvas.
Black-washing with acrylic paints is used by Marie EvB Gibbons to emphasize sculptured surfaces. When using acrylic paints, artists can skip glazing techniques and control the outcome with this  post-fired finishes.  Become successful with this sculptural decorating technique in this highly detailed online video workshop. 
Marcia Selsor demonstrates how to build a raku kiln online. She teaches students how to control the gas flow to the kiln while she show various alternative   firing techniques in these online videos. Marcia prepare the clay items on camera, for students to see. She mixes raku glazes, soluble salt mediums for low saggar firing and obvara medium in these online videos.
Take the stress out of pottery glazing. Potters who do not know how to prevent glazing faults will benefit from this Glazing made Easy online video class. Lynn guide potters to buy pottery glazes that are compatible with their clay bodies and firing schedule. Antoinette explains what pottery glazes are. She teaches potters how to make difficult glazes usable, to create brush-able glazes and explore different glazing methods. She touch on glaze materials and the making of glazes from recipes. 
One bucket of shino glaze, when manipulated, can result in colorful pattern effects on clay. Potters learn in these close -up video online workshop how to mix and use shino glazes. She teaches potters about the drying, packing and firing processes involved with this highly popular glaze. Connie unpack the gas kiln on camera, discuss and evaluate the end results with students.