Carve Your Own Story in Clay
Ever wanted to bring your own ideas and designs to life on ceramics? Sgraffito is the perfect place to start. Simple, meditative, and endlessly creative, this technique invites you to scratch through layers of coloured slip to reveal beautiful contrasting designs beneath the clay surface.
Why Join This Workshop?
This isn’t just about learning a new pottery skill – it’s about slowing down, tuning in, and discovering your creative voice. You’ll walk away with:
- Your own handmade ceramic platter – glazed and kiln-fired, ready to use or gift
- Hands-on experience with sgraffito – from applying slips to carving original designs
- Confidence and know-how – the tools, timing, and techniques to continue on your own
- A creative reset – a full day of mindful making in a beautiful studio space
Whether you’re new to clay or an experienced potter, this workshop offers fresh inspiration and skills you can build on.
What You’ll Learn
- Hand-build your own platter from clay slabs
- Mix and apply coloured slips with ease
- Select and use the right tools for fine carving
- Know the perfect time to scratch your design
- Incorporate your own design or choose from templates
- Gain confidence to bring sgraffito into your own ceramics practice
Who Is It For?
- New to clay? You’ll be guided step by step, no experience needed.
- Already a potter? Add a striking decoration technique to your skill set.
- Curious creative? Simply come for a mindful, hands-on day and leave with a platter you’ve designed yourself.
About Your Instructor
This workshop is led by Cindy Tong, a Gippsland-based ceramic artist celebrated for her intricate sgraffito work inspired by Australian botanicals and natural forms.
Her work has been exhibited nationally, including solo shows at Michael Reid Murrurundi and sold out at group shows at Hive Gallery Ocean Grove. She was a 2025 finalist in the prestigious Siliceous Award for Ceramic Excellence and has received multiple awards for her sculptural ceramics. Cindy brings years of experience teaching workshops and sharing her thoughtful, design-led approach to clay.
This is your chance to learn directly from her and discover how to carve your own story in clay.
Book Now
Don’t miss this opportunity – previous two workshops at Stratford and Torquay have sold out.
Location
Make a creative escape to the Gippsland, enjoy a day of mindful making, and take home more than just a platter* – you’ll take home a new skill and a piece of your own artistry.
Nakunbalook Environmental and Cultural Education Centre
Sale Botanic Gardens (entry and parking via Montgomery St)
Sale VIC 3850
* Your work will be fired and will be ready for collection after a few weeks.
This workshop is part of The Artists’ Space exhibition at East Gippsland Art Gallery. Visit ifoundthefoundry.com/the-artists-space for more information.
- SALE | GIPPSLAND
- 9 JANUARY 2027
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- Nakunbalook Centre
Sale Botanic Gardens
Enter via Montgomery St
Sale VIC 3850 - 10am – 4pm
- $220 per person
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