Painting on glaze with Dimitrii Vakulin

Mon. 20.10. 6:00-9:00 PM

Mon. 27.10. 6:00-9:00 PM

Mon. 17.11. 6:00-9:00 PM

In this three-part special course, we'll explore the subtle art of painting over glaze—a technique known as overglaze painting . We won't work with slip or directly on the clay. Instead, we'll paint on the glazed surface—just before the final firing.

This method has a long history. Even before white porcelain was widely available, artists found ways to bring clarity and detail to ceramics – by illustrating them on the glaze. A raw-fired piece, a bath in white glaze, a steady brushstroke – and a second firing that ties everything together.

Even today we use this technique when things need to be finer, more precise, more delicate.

What we will do together

You develop your own sketches – with the support of a professional illustrator

You design small test tiles to see how the technology behaves after firing

You form your own ceramic picture supports – tiles, plates or flat shapes, also ideal for wall objects

In the last session we transfer your finished drawings directly onto the glaze

We'll fire it for you. After about three weeks, your pieces will be ready to hold, hang, or give as a gift.

About Dima Vakulin
Dima Vakulin is a ceramic artist and documentary filmmaker currently studying at the Academy of Fine Arts Vienna. His artistic practice stems from documentary filmmaking and the observation of everyday urban life. Since 2015, he has been working with clay, creating sculptural objects, tableware, and tile-based works.

Dima teaches with great passion and sees each class as a shared journey. In his workshops, he strives to support each participant and create a space where both technical skills and personal artistic expression can flourish.

The course language is English.

All materials and firing are included. All you need are your hands, your ideas, and a little patience.