Photoceramics and Image Transfer on Ceramics
In this workshop you will explore different photoceramics and image transfer techniques onto clay.
Led by ceramic artist Montse Llanas, this course introduces several methods that combine photography and ceramic processes.
Throughout the workshop we will experiment with different techniques, from direct photocopy transfers to more experimental processes such as photoceramics using the gum bichromate process.
The workshop combines demonstrations and hands-on practice, allowing participants to explore how images interact with ceramic surfaces.
In this workshop the artist and ceramicist Montse Llanas will teach you various decoration techniques based on image transfers to a ceramic body.
Why take this workshop:
What you’ll learn:
In this photoceramics workshop, you will learn several image transfer techniques for clay, including:
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Photocopy transfers on raw clay and engobed clay surfaces
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Image transfers using laser printing and toner-based iron oxide transfers
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Application of digital ceramic decals
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Photoceramic processes using gum bichromate techniques
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Creating ceramic photograms using natural and artificial light
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Creating and applying handmade decals
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Pronto plate engraving technique applied to leather-hard stoneware slabs
What you should bring:
- 2 soft, flat, medium-sized brushes
- 1 soft, medium-sized, round-tipped brush
- Black and white laser photocopies of texts and/or images with high contrast, in mirror and negative, in A4 size and on 80g paper as a minimum. You can include several images per page.
- negative images, printed on acetate paper, highly contrasted from white to black (admit grays in between)
- flat, transparent glass, to put over images
- 1 ceramic piece (mug or small bowl)
- notebook and pencil for notes
No previous experience needed!
