Instructor: Denise Wilz
Skill Level: Beginner
This workshop will focus on the sgraffito technique used by 18th and 19th century Pennsylvania German potters to make expressive designs in their folk art pottery. Sgraffito means to “scratch” and workshop participants will draw and scratch a design on a redware plate. Participants can choose a traditional Pennsylvania German design or create their own! No experience required. The participants have the option to sgraffito 7” or 10′′ redware plates coated with white clay slip; limit of 2 plates as time permits. All the sgraffito tools and books for ideas are provided or bring your own.
After the workshop, the plates will be dried, glazed, and fired – this takes 4-5 weeks. Participants will be notified when the plates are ready. Pick up finished work at the workshop site, at the studio in Macungie by appointment or shipped to participant for an additional cost. Please bring a packed lunch.
Please select your plate size when registering. A 7″ plate is $38 and a 10″ plate is $50. All materials and tools will be provided.
About the Instructor:Â
Denise Wilz has been creating Pennsylvania Redware since 2002. She is a Master Artisan of the Pennsylvania Guild of Craftsmen and is included in the Directory of Traditional American Crafts presented by Early American Life magazine. Denise has a degree in Studio Art from Moravian University and was a computer programmer prior to opening her pottery studio. Veranda magazine featured her work in 2023 in the article “A Fiery Renaissance ~ Modern potters are reshaping centuries-old ceramic arts, signaling a bold new era for American craft”. Her article Pennsylvania Redware was published in Pottery Making Illustrated magazine and is included in three books by the American Ceramic Society. wilzpottery.com
Cancellation/Refund Policy:Â
The Pennsylvania Guild of Craftsmen does not provide cash refunds for the cancellation of classes unless the class is canceled by the instructor or the Guild.
In order to request a withdrawal from a workshop, students must contact the Guild by phone at 717-431-8706 or contact us here at least 7 days prior to the class. Students who request a withdrawal at least 7 days prior to the class will receive a credit that can be used toward another workshop. No refunds or transfers will be given to cancellation requests made with less than 24 hours’ notice of the class.
Please note that we are unable to provide refunds for missed classes due to personal scheduling conflicts. If you are sick with Covid-19 please email kelly@pacrafts.org.
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Redware Sgraffito Plate
2025-03-29
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Venue: PA Guild of Craftsmen
Venue Phone: 717-431-8706
Venue Website: www.pacrafts.org
Address:Workshop Teachers
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Denise Wilz
Denise Wilz has been creating Pennsylvania Redware since 2002. She is a Master Artisan of the Pennsylvania Guild of Craftsmen and is included in the Directory of Traditional American Crafts presented by Early American Life magazine. Denise has a degree in Studio Art from Moravian University and was a computer programmer prior to opening her pottery studio. Veranda magazine featured her work in 2023 in the article "A Fiery Renaissance ~ Modern potters are reshaping centuries-old ceramic arts, signaling a bold new era for American craft". Her article Pennsylvania Redware was published in Pottery Making Illustrated magazine and is included in three books by the American Ceramic Society. wilzpottery.com