Saturday, July 24; 1-4pm

Marc Lisle

This workshop will introduce students to the ancient craft of making decorative ceramic tiles. Students will be instructed in using a slab roller, plaster molds, and tile cutters to make tiles of various sizes and shapes. Decorative techniques using textured stamps and carving tools will also be taught. Students will create between 4-6 tiles during this 3-hour workshop.

Glazing and painted decoration will be accomplished in our follow-on Handpainted Ceramic Tiles workshop, held on August 21!  (Students are not required to take the August workshop.)

Students’ tiles will be kiln-fired a few days after the workshop. Completed tiles will be available for pick-up at Crafters Quarters within one week of the workshop.

Pictured is one of Marc’s artistic handmade and handpainted tiles:  Maudslay Woods.

Equipment & Supplies

Clay and equipment and tools for this workshop will be supplied by Crafters Quarters and the instructor.

Location

This class will be held at the art studio of Marc Lisle in the Carriage Lofts at 39 Millyard, Unit #205, Amesbury — only steps from CQ.  Students should park in the Municipal Parking Lot off Friend Street (near the Barking Dog) and walk across the gorgeous Powow River foot bridge to the Carriage Lofts.  Directions can be printed from this document, but feel free to call CQ if you have any questions!  978-388-8000.

Workshop Fee $35 (Members $30)

Materials Fee $10 (Payable directly to Marc Lisle on the day of the workshop)