Decoration: Water Etching
4 Week Course
Available spots
Service Description
Practice the unique decoration technique known as water etching! In this course, students will be shown how to create shallow relief imagery on pottery using wax and paper resists. Water etching looks great under glazes that pool and show off textures or are transparent tints. Some experience in working with clay is encouraged, but not required. If you are a member of the studio or make ceramics at home, you are welcome to save up some bone dry pots for this class to practice the technique on (fine particle clay recommended). If you are brand new to clay, Taylor will guide you through basic handbuilding techniques to make simple forms to practice decorating, but she will not be teaching the basics of wheel throwing due to how short this course is. The cost of this course is $200. Students pay an online deposit of $100 to register and have options for paying the remainder in-person. To Bring: Notebook/Sketchbook and writing utensil. Old clothes or attire you don’t mind getting a little dirty. Tool kits will be available for purchase on the first day of class for $15. If students would prefer to bring in tools for class on their own, the following will be required for this class: a metal rib, wooden rib, needle tool, wire tool, sponge, wooden knife, fettling knife, and trimming tools. Intro-Intermediate Level. Ages 16+ Additional Costs: Glazing and firing fee: $25 One bag of clay is included in the class cost. Additional clay can be purchased from Wooten Clayworks if desired. Pay As You Go: Please note, a $100 deposit is paid when you book this course. If you do not pay the remaining $100 for the course at the first class, we do offer payment plans, however, the price per class increases to $55. In this case, the deposit amount is applied to the last 2 classes. Members may inquire about additional payment plans if necessary. We do our best to work with the community to offer them quality ceramic education and resources. Refunds are not available once the course has begun. Please visit our policies page for cancellation and rescheduling information.
Upcoming Sessions
Cancellation Policy
Bookings for classes, workshops, events, and private lessons which are canceled 7 calendar days or more prior to the class or event will receive a full refund. Any cancellations received 7-3 days prior will receive a 50% refund. Any and all cancellations 2 days or less before the class/course are not eligible for a refund. Cancellations which are at least 24 hours prior to the class may transfer their booking to another applicable date or find a substitute student to take their place. If you need to cancel after the 7 day window, please contact the store. Wooten Clayworks cannot reschedule with less than 24 hours notice due to the inability to fill the space that was taken from another potential student. Please note there is a 2 student minimum for classes to run. Students will be notified the day prior if the class has to be cancelled and will receive a full refund.
Contact Details
276 Main Street, Hackettstown, NJ, USA
dwooten@wootenclayworks.com