{"product_id":"ceramic-tile-making-form-surface-design-for-mirrors-frames-and-wall-hangings","title":"Ceramic Tile Making: Form \u0026 Surface Design for Mirrors, Frames and Wall Hangings","description":"\u003ch1 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA four-week clay skill-building workshop with Lesley Black-Vogel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCeramic tiles are one of the most versatile and rewarding projects you can make in clay — and in this four-week workshop, studio member and ceramic artist Lesley Black-Vogel will show you why. From designing and building your tiles to glazing and finishing them, you'll develop a set of skills and techniques that you can return to again and again in your own practice.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOver four sessions you'll learn best practices for tile making and explore a variety of surface design techniques and methods for applying glazes, underglazes, and engobes to achieve beautiful, unique results. Each student receives 12.5 lbs of clay to experiment with throughout the series. The final session of the series is dedicated to assembling your finished tiles into a mirror, picture frame, or decorative wall hanging of your choice — a beautiful and functional piece to take home or give as a gift!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a small class with a maximum of 8 students, with plenty of room for personal exploration and individual guidance from Lesley throughout the series. Appropriate for beginners as well as those with prior ceramic experience.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 128, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInstructor:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eLesley Black-Vogel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 128, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDates: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTuesdays, October 20, 27, November 3 \u0026amp; 10\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 128, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTime:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eTwo session times to choose from:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003eAfternoon: 2:30pm – 4:30pm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003eEvening: 6:00pm – 8:00pm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 128, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLocation:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eMain Street Studio, 786 Charlton Road, Charlton NY 12019\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 128, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWorkshop Cost:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e$235 non-members \/ $211.50 members\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Includes clay, project materials, and kiln firings\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eMembers receive a 10% discount — use your discount code at checkout! Not a member yet?\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mainstreetcharlton.com\/products\/studio-membership-1-year\"\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 128, 0);\"\u003eSign up here\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 128, 0);\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand receive your discount code!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Lesley Black-Vogel:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLesley Black-Vogel grew up immersed in New York City's rich culture and artistic life, and has been drawn to creative practice her entire life. A 2009 trip to Tanzania — where she observed women creating traditional ceramic vessels — sparked her serious interest and creative journey in ceramics. Beginning with mosaics and tiles, she developed a deep and expansive relationship with clay.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLesley's work is shown regionally and held in numerous private collections. Inspired by the natural world and driven by a belief that not everything can — or should — be controlled, her Raku-fired sculptures, vessels, and abstract wall mosaics are stunning in person. It has been inspiring not only to have her work displayed in Main Street Studio's gallery, but to be part of her creative process and collaborate with her across different mediums.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe are looking forward to sharing her expertise and passion for ceramics with the community!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lesley Black-Vogel","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49338657931403,"sku":null,"price":235.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0548\/7309\/6331\/files\/LBVCeramicTilesCover-100.jpg?v=1789062851","url":"https:\/\/mainstreetcharlton.com\/products\/ceramic-tile-making-form-surface-design-for-mirrors-frames-and-wall-hangings","provider":"Main Street Studio","version":"1.0","type":"link"}