Majolica Painting on Ceramic Class

In this class, students discover the traditional art of painting on smalto, the classic Mediterranean method for creating vivid ceramic artworks. Each piece begins as biscotto, clay that has been fired once and is ready to be transformed. We apply a layer of white glaze (smalto) onto the biscotto, creating a soft, absorbent surface that acts like a luminous canvas.Before the glaze is fired, you paint directly on top of it using ceramic pigments. This unfired smalto allows the colours to spread, blend, and sink gently into the surface—an expressive technique that produces beautifully fluid lines and rich tones.During the final kiln firing, the smalto melts and absorbs the pigments, sealing your artwork beneath a glossy, glass-like finish. The result is a shining, vibrant ceramic piece where the colours appear bright, deep, and permanent.This class is perfect for anyone who wants to explore a traditional yet artistic method of ceramic painting, creating pieces that are both timeless and full of colour.In a small group, you'll be guided by our Waldorf teacher, with her unique method tailored to your needs. The Waldorf system emphasises the uniqueness of each individual, giving them the opportunity to express themselves freely and encouraging the beauty of diversity and creativity.If the days listed don't suit you, please send us a message and together we can find the best solution. piece once is fired Read more details