Pottery Class: Carve a Sgraffito Plate
Join Instructor Na’ama for a hands-on sgraffito pottery workshop and explore a timeless ceramic carving technique.
Working on a handmade soft clay plate prepared in advance, you’ll carve through a rich slip surface to reveal the natural clay beneath. Create striking contrasts, delicate illustrations, geometric patterns or meaningful words as you transform clay into a one-of-a-kind functional piece of art. No drawing experience is needed. Bring a picture to trace and create your design with confidence. Your finished 8-inch ceramic plate will be kiln-fired and ready for pickup in three to four weeks.
What to Expect
- Learn the fundamentals of the sgraffito carving technique
- Work on a pre-made soft clay plate prepared in advance
- Create custom designs using illustrations, patterns or traced images
- Receive step-by-step guidance in a beginner-friendly studio setting
- Design a functional ceramic plate to use or display at home
- Pick up your finished kiln-fired piece in three to four weeks
What’s Included
- A hands-on pottery workshop hosted by Instructor Na’ama
- One handmade 8-inch soft clay plate ready for carving
- All carving tools and materials provided
- Colored slip and finishing materials for your design
- Kiln firing and finishing of your completed ceramic plate
- Minimum Guests 2
- Maximum Guests 4
- Event Duration 2 hours
Outside Reviews for Instructor Naama
Lisa
06 Apr 2026
Lovely instructor!
Event location: 76 Drumlin Rd, Newton, Boston, MA, 02459
Location is based on class date. Please select the date you plan to attend to see the correct location.
Instructor Na’ama Yacoby is a ceramicist and mosaic artist based in Massachusetts, specializing in handcrafted pottery and mixed-media mosaic art. Working from her home studio, she combines wheel-thrown and hand-built techniques with reclaimed materials to create sustainable, one-of-a-kind functional pieces. Known for her patience and creativity as an instructor, Na’ama teaches hands-on workshops in sgraffito, mosaic tile-making and hand-building, inspiring students to explore their artistic potential.
