Ceramic surface design workshop

ABOUT THE WORKSHOP

Join artist Kiran Joan for a hands-on ceramic surface design workshop focused on storytelling through tile painting. Using bisqued ceramic tiles and underglazes, participants will experiment with layering, pattern, and surface techniques to create richly detailed compositions inspired by characters, memory and landscapes from India. Beginning with sketching exercises on paper, participants will develop imagery before transferring their ideas onto ceramic tile. Through demonstrations and guided instruction, Kiran will share her approach to building intricate surfaces and translating drawing-based practices into ceramic form. All materials provided. No prior experience necessary.

ABOUT THE ARTIST

Kiran Joan is an artist whose practice weaves together the visual vocabularies of Oman, India, and the United States. Her work has appeared in The New York Times, The Washington Post, NBC News, Politico, and LA Times, while her ceramic work has been spotlighted by Vogue India, Ceramics Monthly, Print magazine, and BmoreArt. Joan has delivered talks at Johns Hopkins University and the Maryland Institute College of Art. She is currently a mentor with the Color Network