The Intuitive Surface: Freehand Line Drawing and Surface Exploration on Clay

Service Description

The Intuitive Surface: Freehand Line Drawing and Surface Exploration on Clay by Jun Yang Workshop Overview :Duration: 2.5–3 hours Materials Provided: Bisque pieces in different shapes and sizes, liquid underglazes, various brush shapes and sizes, practice paper, and glazes available at Clayroom Soma. Participant Note: Participants receive bisque pieces in various shapes and sizes to practice on 3D surfaces, and are encouraged to bring 1 or 2 of their own pre-bisqued pieces to paint alongside the provided forms. ------ Multidisciplinary artist Jun Yang whose work spans painting, textiles, and ceramics; hosts a hands on workshop on intuitive ceramic surface design. Jun will open the session with a short artist talk sharing his creative journey, showcasing samples of his finished ceramic pieces, and explaining his process. Participants will explore freehand drawing and underglaze painting, using different shapes and sizes of brushes and layered washes to translate loose, intuitive brushstrokes directly onto clay. The workshop also covers using clear and contrasting glaze techniques to create dynamic visual effects. Bisque pieces in different shapes and sizes are provided to practice on 3D surfaces, and participants are also encouraged to bring 1–2 of their own pre bisque pieces to paint during the session. All experience levels welcome. -------- Workshop Outline Artist Talk & Sample Showcase: Jun shares his artistic journey, presents finished ceramics and vessels, and explains how freehand linework, underglaze washes, and glaze contrast fire onto clay. Paper Practice: Exercises on paper using brushes and underglaze washes to practice freehand linework, test pigment interactions, and map out compositions. Surface Painting (Provided Bisque & Personal Pieces): Painting directly on provided bisque pieces of different shapes and sizes, as well as student-provided bisqued pieces. Participants use various brush shapes and sizes to build fine linework, intuitive strokes, and layered washes on 3D surfaces. Glazing & Contrast Effects: Applying clear glaze and contrasting glaze techniques to build depth before firing. Group Wrap-Up: A brief display of finished pieces where participants share their work and discuss their process.