Princeton Art Studios

Create Your Own Hand-Painted Decorative Plate

July 28-30

1:30pm - 3:30pm

In this three-day, hands-on workshop (two hours per session), students will design and paint their own ceramic plate using bisque-fired pottery and ceramic underglaze paints. The process begins with creating a personal design as a drawing, which will then be transferred and painted onto the ceramic surface.

Students will be introduced to the unique techniques and materials used in ceramic painting, including how underglaze paints behave, how to work on curved surfaces, and how to develop a design that fits the circular form of a plate.

Workshop instruction includes:

• Creating a custom design through guided drawing exercises
• Learning the properties of ceramic surfaces and underglaze paints
• Transferring original artwork onto a bisque-fired plate
• Applying paint in layers for bold color and fine detail
• Balancing composition and form on a decorative object

Session Breakdown:

Day 1: Introduction to materials and techniques; sketching and finalizing the design.

Day 2: Transferring the design and beginning the painting process.

Day 3: Completing the painting with detailing and final touches.

After the workshop, all plates will be collected and professionally kiln-fired by an outside vendor. Once fired, students will receive their own finished ceramic plate—a vibrant, personalized piece ready to display or use.