Dynamic Decorations with Underglazes
Sam Dickenson
Underglazes don't have to be flat or patchy. In the right hands they can be graphic, layered, detailed, and full of life, and Sam Dickenson is here to show you how.
This workshop covers a range of techniques for getting the most out of underglazes on leatherhard clay, including brushwork, wax and paper resist, and sgraffito.
No fancy drawing skills required, just curiosity and a willingness to play. Test tiles and underglazes are provided.
Sam Dickenson
Sam Dickenson grew up in Bedfordshire, England, discovered pottery as a teenager, and went on to study Ceramic Design at Central Saint Martins in London, graduating in 2000. She set up her own studio practice and began teaching before relocating to Auckland in 2007.
She now teaches a weekly class at Auckland Studio Potters and gives regular workshops focused on her work with underglazes and botanical surface decoration. She has completed residencies at Driving Creek Pottery and was selected as a finalist in the 2025 Portage Ceramic Awards.
She now teaches a weekly class at Auckland Studio Potters and gives regular workshops focused on her work with underglazes and botanical surface decoration. She has completed residencies at Driving Creek Pottery and was selected as a finalist in the 2025 Portage Ceramic Awards.
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