Saturday, September 5th, 1-4:30pm
Ages 21+ • all levels welcome
Taught by John Quick
Material and beverages will be provided. Doors open 10 minutes before the workshop and close 5 minutes after we begin.
ABOUT THE CLASS:
This workshop is a practical introduction to spraying ceramic surfaces using both a spray gun and an airbrush. Rather than focusing on one "correct" method, I'll be sharing the workflow I've developed in my own studio through years of production, glaze testing, and experimentation.
We'll cover everything from equipment setup and glaze preparation to spray techniques, gradients, layering, masking, troubleshooting, and equipment maintenance. Along the way I'll share the small adjustments and habits that have made the biggest difference in my own work.
Students will have the opportunity to spray both overglazes and underglazes using instructor-provided equipment and bisque ware, giving everyone a chance to experience both systems before investing in their own setup.
WHAT WE'LL COVER:
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Choosing the right spray equipment
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Compressor setup and air pressure
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Spray booth safety and respirator use
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Preparing glazes and underglazes for spraying
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Mixing, sieving, and adjusting viscosity
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Applying smooth, even glaze coats
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Airbrushing underglaze decoration
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Creating gradients and layered surfaces
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Masking techniques
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Cleaning and maintaining spray equipment
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Common spraying problems and how to fix them
WHAT TO BRING:
Students are welcome to bring a few small bisque-fired pieces if they'd like to test techniques on their own work.
Please also bring:
Bisque ware for demonstrations and practice will be provided.
No prior spraying experience is necessary.
Pieces created in this workshop will be ready for pick up at BS Club House 2-3 weeks after the workshop!
*workshop tickets are NON REFUNDABLE and NON TRANSFERABLE if the request to cancel is made within 72 hours of the event. We are a small business, and the cost of last-minute cancellations and loss of ticket sales from transfers isn’t something we can absorb. Thank you for your understanding <3
