1. Sgraffito
SGRAFFITO is a term used to describe a technique of ceramic decoration that involves painting a coat of a colored slip onto a leatherhard pot, and then carving through the slip to reveal the clay color below. It is found in many cultures and places from the Middle East to Europe and America. Sgraffito ware was produced as early as 1735 by German settlers in colonial America.

2. Pennsylvania German folk art has characteristic
and often used representations of hearts, tulips,
birds and the flower urn. And while the Pennsylvania
German potters made mostly plain functional
ware with local red earthenware clay, the
slip-decorated pieces have a beautiful rich red and
yellow coloring.

3. Ned Foltz: artist who works in the Pennsylvania German redware tradition

4. Katherine Hackl: Contemporary artist know for sgraffito

5. Katherine Hackl

9. Ideas for patterns

10. Website for ideas and techniques:
Inspirational video:

11. Objectives:
Construct a simple slab form (cylinder, a second sling mold, a mug, circular container with lid)
Design an image using radial, symmetrical, or asymmetrical balance. Decide if you want it to look like a realistic scene/imagery or an abstract design/pattern. Consider how it will fit on your clay form. Think in terms of lines, shapes, and positive/negative space.
Paint a contrasting engobe color in a select area.
Trace your design onto the engobe.
Scratch through the shapes to reveal the clay body underneath.

12. Student Work