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.