February Surface Decoration w/ Sara Zhao
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- Liability & Safety
Do you find yourself staring blankly at the glaze wall, a stack of bisqueware pieces by your side, with no sense of direction or idea of how to glaze your work? In this four-week course, we will journey through the ceramic process from start to finish while focusing on creative experimentation and personal expression through various surface design techniques. Together, we will learn how to think of the ending while at the beginning.
In this four-week course, you’ll learn to design your work with surface treatments in mind while exploring techniques like sgraffito, underglaze, stenciling, wax resist, and more. Whether you’re refining your current skills or trying something new, this course will provide hands-on demonstrations and guidance. Hand builders and wheel throwers welcome.
Still Life Studios Ferndale
700 Livernois
Ferndale, MI, 48220
- Week 1: Designing and creating forms
- Week 2: Intro to wet surface design; sgraffito, carving, layering, and stencils.
- Week 3: Continuation of wet surface design
- Week 4: Glazing with vinyl decals, wax, and other glazing techniques.
What you’ll need:
- Unglazed bisqueware
- A sketchbook
- Pencil, pen, or markers
- Some digital inspiration photos
Optional:
- Underglazes in colors you like
- A fan brush
- Detail painting brushes
Classes meet once a week for 2-hour sessions, with open studio time daily for you to practice on your own.
Course fee includes everything you need: clay, use of studio tools, and firing for up to 15 pieces. Additional clay is available for purchase at our supply shop. Bisque pieces made from outside of the studio must be made using Cone 5/6 clay.
To get the most out of this class, we recommend you feel comfortable with all of the steps and processes in wheel-throwing or handbuilding.
Our FAQ page has answers to common questions about our classes. See who is teaching our upcoming classes here.
Cancellations made 4 or more days before the start of the class will be refunded. For cancellations made fewer than 4 full days, but more than 24 hours before the start time, a 50% refund or 50% credit toward another class or workshop will be issued. We cannot provide refunds or credits for cancellations or rescheduling requests made fewer than 24 hours before class starts, if you miss class, or arrive too late to participate. We strongly advise you to make sure you’ll be able to attend all class sessions before signing up. We do not offer make-ups for this class.
Our classes are for adults. If you have a child under 18 interested in taking a class, please contact us before enrolling.
All students must agree to the following upon registering for a class or workshop at Still Life Studio:
Waivers and Safety for Ceramic Classes and Studio Use
- Students will follow all instructions by teacher
- Students will not load, unload or operate the kilns
- Long hair should be tied back
- Do not wear articles of clothing or jewelry that hang off the body.
- Closed footwear is required.
- Do not use any equipment without a staff member present.
- SLS will provide safety glasses or gloves upon request.
- All completed work must be picked up from Still Life Studio no later than 4 weeks after the student’s final class. Still Life Studio is not responsible for any work left longer than 4 weeks. It is the student’s responsibility to pick up their work.
COVID-19 Liability Waiver
I acknowledge the contagious nature of the Coronavirus/COVID-19 and that the CDC and many other public health authorities still recommend practicing social distancing.
I acknowledge that Still Life Studio has put in place preventative measures to reduce the spread of the Coronavirus/COVID-19.
I acknowledge that Still Life Studio can not guarantee that I will not become infected with the Coronavirus/Covid-19. I understand that the risk of becoming exposed to and/or infected by the Coronavirus/COVID-19 may result from the actions, omissions, or negligence of myself and others, including, but not limited to, studio staff, and other studio clients and their families.
I voluntarily seek services provided by Still Life Studio and acknowledge that I am increasing my risk to exposure to the Coronavirus/COVID-19. I acknowledge that I must comply with all set procedures to reduce the spread while attending my class.
I agree to show proof of vaccination against COVID-19 to a SLS staff member upon arrival, or furnish a negative COVID-19 test result that was administered no more than seven days before my visit.
I attest that:
* I am not experiencing any symptoms of illness such as cough, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, fever, chills, repeated shaking with chills, muscle pain, headache, sore throat, or new loss of taste or smell.
* I have not traveled internationally within the last 14 days.
* I do not believe I have been exposed to someone with a suspected and/or confirmed case of the Coronavirus/COVID-19.
* I have not been diagnosed with Coronavirus/Covid-19 and not yet cleared as non contagious by state or local public health authorities.
* I am following all CDC recommended guidelines as much as possible and limiting my exposure to the Coronavirus/COVID-19.
I hereby release and agree to hold Still Life Studio harmless from, and waive on behalf of myself, my heirs, and any personal representatives any and all causes of action, claims, demands, damages, costs, expenses and compensation for damage or loss to myself and/or property that may be caused by any act, or failure to act of the studio, or that may otherwise arise in any way in connection with any services received from Still Life Studio. I understand that this release discharges Still Life Studio from any liability or claim that I, my heirs, or any personal representatives may have against the studio with respect to any bodily injury, illness, death, medical treatment, or property damage that may arise from, or in connection to, any services received from Still Life Studio. This liability waiver and release extends to the studio together with all owners, partners, and employees.
Liability Waiver
In connection with my involvement in ceramic classes at Still Life Studio, I hereby release Still Life Studio, its agents, representatives, successors, or assignees, Still Life Studio management and employees, from all liabilities, actions, claims, damages, demands, costs, and expenses which I am now or in the future have against them, arising out of or in any way connected with my participation in art classes, including enroute to or from the program or its related events. I understand that the waiver includes, but is not limited to, all injuries to me and or loss of injuries to any personal property. I also understand that this waiver includes, but is not limited to, any claims that are based on my alleged negligence or any other action or inaction of any of the above parties.
I also give Still Life Studio permission to publish in print, electronic, or video format the likeness or image of myself and/or my work for the general promotion of Still Life Studio and its programs.
By enrolling in a class or workshop, I am acknowledging that I have read and understand the safety instructions and the liability waiver that have been outlined.
