Clay monoprinting workshop with Kim Henderson

Join ceramic artist Kim Henderson for this print transfer workshop and demonstration

Saturday 27 January, 9am-4pm

Open to all levels! Places limited.
Bring something to share for lunch.

In this workshop the emphasis will be on coloured slip design transfer-printing on plaster bats. This is a rewarding technique often yielding unexpected results - all is revealed in reverse!

Kim uses plaster bats like one would a painter's canvas. Paper clay slip will be used in the process. For this workshop we’ll be focused on experimenting on small plaster bats. Ice-cream container size bats are ideal. 

Kim will discuss the transfer methods she utilises in her design process; slip trailing, paper stencils and more.

Colour. Pattern. Design. 


What to bring

Here’s a list of items to bring - don't worry you will have most things already!

• Icecream container plaster of Paris bats, at least two. Make these ahead of time to allow them to dry. These will be smooth when turned out from a plastic container - perfect for decorating on!
• Slip trailer bottle(s) and nibs. If you want to use a slip trailer bottle(s) recommend you fill up with your own coloured slips/underglazes.
  
• Underglazes optional
• Tiles or ice cream lids to use as a colour slip palettes x2. 
• Pottery tools
• Brushes for decorating.
• 1&1/2” bristle brush for layering paper clay slip on bat
• Rubber kidney
• Sponges
• Brayer
• Paper for making stencils (photocopy paper ideal)
• Scissors 
• Spray water bottle
• For pendants ~cookie cutters. Round, square etc A tool to make the holes. 
• Wooden edge/ruler to cut along (non stick)
• Water containers 
• Wooden bats
• Heat gun (or hairdryer) to speed up drying process
• Ceramic pencils, crayons if you have them
• Sketch pad, pencils
• Material for inspiration 

Basic slip colours and paper clay  will be available to use on the day

A word from Kim

Design has always been woven through all my art making. Aquatic themes have frequently been at the forefront of my ceramic imagery, from evocative memories of a seaside upbringing in Golden Bay to scuba diving and regular walks fossicking along our beach in Motunau.

These aspects of my life in combination with a vivid imagination have been a continued source of inspiration. More recently I’ve been using paper stencils to create bold patterns leading me on a new path of discovery. Experimentation is paramount. This keeps me artistically stimulated and hungry for more.