Developing Surfaces with April Gates

Presented in collaboration with the North Bay Potters’ Guild

September 27 - 28
9:00 - 4:30 daily

Location: M.T. Davidson Public School | Callander, ON

Rate

Before August 15, 2025: $350 EARLY BIRD rate for FUSION and/or North Bay Potters’ members.

After August 15: $400 for members FUSION and/or North Bay Potters’ Guild

$450 for General Public

All fees include workshop materials, coffee and light snacks. HST is additional.

Please pack your own lunch or visit a nearby restaurant for the one-hour lunch break.

Join ceramic artist April Gates for an inspiring two-day workshop focused on developing rich and layered ceramic surfaces through resist and print techniques. Participants will explore how to bring imagery, depth, and texture to clay surfaces, while gaining hands-on experience with stamps, underglazes, and resists.

Learn how clay type and colour impact surface design.
Master layering underglazes and resists to create depth.
Design and carve custom stamps for printing.
Explore various printing mediums (e.g., potter's pads, underglaze pencils and inks).
Gain practical tips for multi-firing techniques.

Each participant will spend the weekend decorating tiles and a bisque tumbler, generously provided by April Gates. All materials, including the tiles, will be supplied.

Participants are asked to bring a sketchbook, design ideas, a soft pencil, ruler and scissors, a pin tool or other carving tools you prefer.

Firing work is the responsibility of each participant after the workshop.