Painting Birds using Underglaze

Illustrator Jane Tattersfield introduces students to painting bird designs using underglaze.

Explore the art of painting birds on bisqueware ceramics using underglazes. For this workshop we will provide a large handmade tile ready for you to decorate.

ABOUT THE TUTOR
Jane Tattersfield has a lifelong passion of working with colour & pattern. Her unique, vibrant & intricately decorative style hints at influences from India, South America, textile, folk & ancient art.

The workshop will begin with a demonstration on how to draw birds, breaking down their anatomy into simple shapes to establish proportion, form and character. We will explore wing structure, how feathers overlap and follow the contours of the body, and how their arrangement can create a sense of volume and movement.

Using reference materials the students will develop their own bird designs, experimenting with composition, shape and detail before transferring their designs onto large tiles.

THE WORKSHOP SCHEDULE
An introduction to underglazes will cover their properties and application, followed by a demonstration of brush techniques, colour mixing and layering. Students will explore line work, feather strokes and shading, learning to build colour and depth.

Students will then spend time painting, refining their work, and adding details, while receiving individual guidance and feedback throughout.

FURTHER INFO
These half-day workshops are open to adults (16+) and are a fun activity to share with friends or as an individual. The cost includes instruction, refreshments, materials and the items you make. The finished pieces, a large square tile which we will make and bisque fire for you to decorate, will be glazed and final fired, ready for pickup in approximately three weeks.

There is nothing like a full hands-on experience, working within a group of like-minded people, and getting a good feel for the facilities, energy and friendly atmosphere of our beautiful airy studio.