Encaustic tiles have been popular throughout history and span periods from the Middle Ages to Victorian times. Used primarily in areas where there was heavy footfall as the design goes through the depth of the tiles rather than sits on the top of the surface, therefore even when the tile becomes worn the design is still visible. Traditionally encaustic tiles use a mould and two colours of clay, the base colour being moulded first with the design stamped out in recess and filled with a contrasting coloured slip, left to dry and then whittled to reveal the design. This is quite a lengthy process, however a few years ago Geri and a potter friend developed a way of getting the same result in a much quicker process enabling results to be revealed in a session of 2 hours. You will be using white and terracotta clay to produce your tiles. Ready made stamps will be provided and students will be able to make their own designs using combinations of these. Work will be fired and glazed or polished according to the students preference.

What’s included in the price?

All materials and stamps and glazing and firing.

Cancellation policy

Medium – Cancellation and a full refund can be obtained up to 4 weeks before the course starts