Hand-Build a Ceramic Birdhouse
10am to 2pm
Participants: Min: 5 / Max: 10
Skill Level: Suitable for all levels Age: 12 +
$150
Join artist Ana Balzan for a creative two-day workshop where you’ll hand-build a unique birdhouse using clay slabs. Along the way, you’ll also learn the beautiful sgraffito technique to carve your own decorative design.
No experience needed—just bring your imagination!
After the workshop, your pieces will be left to dry before going through bisque and glaze firings (this may take
1–2 weeks). Once ready, you’ll receive an email to pick up your finished birdhouse at Artist Home Studio.
Participants: Min: 5 / Max: 10
Skill Level: Suitable for all levels Age: 12 +
$150
Join artist Ana Balzan for a creative two-day workshop where you’ll hand-build a unique birdhouse using clay slabs. Along the way, you’ll also learn the beautiful sgraffito technique to carve your own decorative design.
No experience needed—just bring your imagination!
- What to Expect - Day 1: Saturday, February 14th from 10am to 1pm
We’ll cut and build the birdhouse pieces, learning how to successfully attach the walls and roof.
Ana will demonstrate the sgraffito technique on clay. - What to Expect - Day 2: Sunday, February 15th from 10am to 1pm
You’ll add color to your birdhouse using slips and underglazes, then create your own sgraffito design.
- What Students need to finish bird house:
• Wire to hang bird house. Artist will show the materials needed the last day of the workshop. - Materials included:
• clay, underglazes, color slips, clear glaze, bisque firing and glaze fire
After the workshop, your pieces will be left to dry before going through bisque and glaze firings (this may take
1–2 weeks). Once ready, you’ll receive an email to pick up your finished birdhouse at Artist Home Studio.