About this class

Price: $140

Class Size: Intimate group (maximum 6 students) for personalised guidance.

Duration: 3 hours of immersive learning and creative exploration.

Age restriction: 12 years and above

Level: Your creative journey starts here: No prior art experience needed.

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What you’ll learn

The story behind Qing Hua

• Get a brief introduction to the fascinating history of Qing Hua (blue and white) ceramics

• Understand the unique properties of the cobalt oxide pigment used in Qing Hua

• Adopt the principles of wabi-sabi and mindfulness, essential for this art form

Preparing your canvas

• Learn how to prepare bisque-fired ceramics for painting

• Master the technique of transferring your designs using rice paper onto the ceramic surface

Painting techniques

• Learn how to properly use and load your brushes with Qing Hua

• Practice the "floating wash" or a single point absorption technique for even application of the pigment onto rice paper

• Introduction to the basics of outlining

• Discover how to create depth and interest using light and dark variations

• Learn how to refine your painted design

What to expect

Two-step firing: Your painted piece will be bisque-fired again, then sprayed with a clear glaze and high-fired. This two-step process ensures vibrant colors.

Completion time: Please allow up to 3 weeks for your finished piece to be ready for collection. If it's been longer than 3 weeks, please contact us.

Shipping: Finished pieces can be shipped to you for an additional fee.

Firing risks:

• We cannot compensate for broken pieces.

• Cracks, breakage, or less-than-ideal results can occur due to clay nature, firing process, or creator skill.

• We cannot guarantee perfect results.

Open studio discount: If your piece breaks and you'd like to try again, we'll offer a 20% discount on a future open studio class.

Dress code: Wear clothing and shoes you don't mind getting stained with Qing Hua pigment.

Aprons: We provide aprons, but you're welcome to bring your own.

Hair: Please tie back long hair.