In this workshop, we will explore the technique of transfer printing on clay - a creative method that can be used to transfer ornaments, patterns, texts and images onto ceramic surfaces. Laser copies are used as a carrier material, which are printed onto clay, porcelain or engobes using color bodies or oxides. The result is not an exact reproduction, but a lively, individual, unique piece.
Sibylle Ritter provides a step-by-step introduction to the process, showing the materials required and various application options - from flat plates to smooth-walled vessels. We create simple clay slabs and plates and experiment with our own motifs or choose from a large collection of patterns and ornaments. This creates personal surfaces that gain depth and expression through the handcrafted process.
What you can expect:
- Introduction to the technique of transfer printing with laser copies
- Designing ceramic surfaces with ornaments, images and texts
- Application on clay plates or smooth vessels
- Working with color bodies and oxides
- Professional guidance from the artist Sibylle Ritter
About the artist:
Sibylle Ritter is a ceramic artist and lives in Burgundy, France. She studied at the Staatliche Akademie der Bildenden Künste Stuttgart and has taught at various art colleges and universities, including in South Africa and Germany. She has been developing ceramic sculptures, objects and applied works in her studio for many years and passes on her experience in workshops.