Brush & Blade - Virtual Workshop

$50.00

Underglaze Painting & Sgraffito Carving with Stephanie Haines

July 13, 2026 - 7 pm - 8:30 pm est

NCECA SALE! - Sign up before April 1st!

Join us for a 90-minute demonstration style virtual workshop with Stephanie Haines exploring two dynamic surface design techniques: underglaze painting and sgraffito carving. We’ll build imagery, pattern, and color directly on functional pottery. From there, the process moves into carving and scratching through the painted surface to reveal layered designs and create depth.

In this live, demonstration-style workshop, we’ll take a closer look at developing rich ceramic surfaces through color, carving, highlights, shadow, and thoughtful glaze choices. We’ll also discuss how to design imagery that works with the form of the pot, creating surfaces that feel dynamic, dimensional, and intentional—opening new possibilities for storytelling in clay.

Participants will receive a google meet invite to join the workshop.

Underglaze Painting & Sgraffito Carving with Stephanie Haines

July 13, 2026 - 7 pm - 8:30 pm est

NCECA SALE! - Sign up before April 1st!

Join us for a 90-minute demonstration style virtual workshop with Stephanie Haines exploring two dynamic surface design techniques: underglaze painting and sgraffito carving. We’ll build imagery, pattern, and color directly on functional pottery. From there, the process moves into carving and scratching through the painted surface to reveal layered designs and create depth.

In this live, demonstration-style workshop, we’ll take a closer look at developing rich ceramic surfaces through color, carving, highlights, shadow, and thoughtful glaze choices. We’ll also discuss how to design imagery that works with the form of the pot, creating surfaces that feel dynamic, dimensional, and intentional—opening new possibilities for storytelling in clay.

Participants will receive a google meet invite to join the workshop.

This workshop is ideal for potters who:

  • Want to develop a confident underglaze painting process

  • Struggle with color layering 

  • Want cleaner and intentional sgraffito linework

  • Want to better understand light, depth, and composition

We’ll Cover:

  • Establishing pattern with a light underglaze wash

  • Underglaze thickness and application control

  • Color theory for underglaze

  • Considering light sources, highlights, and shadow

  • Composition and negative space

  • Designing for the form of the pot

  • Carving and sgraffito techniques for crisp outlines and definition

  • Tool selection

  • Palette layout and brush control

  • Glaze vs. unglazed decisions

Pricing & Access

CT Clay Guild Members: Sign up on Member Portal

  • $25 for live access (includes 20 - 30 minute Q&A)

  • Recording available in the member portal

General Public:

  • $50 

  • Includes 90-day access to the recording

Terms & Conditions

Registration & Payment
Full payment is required at the time of registration to secure your spot in the virtual workshop. Space may be limited and registrations are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.

Workshop Access
This is a virtual workshop. Participants will receive access details (including any links and passwords, ) via email prior to the event. It is the participant’s responsibility to ensure they have a stable internet connection and appropriate device to attend.

Cancellations & Refunds

  • Cancellations made 14 or more days prior to the workshop (by June 29, 2026) will receive a full refund minus a 10% processing fee.

  • Cancellations made within 14 days of the workshop are non-refundable, as participants will still receive full access to the recorded content for 90 days.

Recording & Materials
This workshop will be recorded. All registered participants will receive access to the recording for 90 days following the workshop date. Recordings are provided for personal use only and may not be shared, distributed, or reproduced in any form.

Workshop Changes or Cancellation by Organizer
In the unlikely event that the workshop must be canceled or rescheduled, participants will be notified promptly and offered the option of a full refund or transfer to a future session.