Sgraffito Workshop

5 OCT 11:00 - 13:30

A meditative clay workshop inspired by the quiet beauty of the natural world.

Join ceramic artist Manjari Sahu for a special 2.5 hour workshop exploring the poetic technique of sgraffito. Using flowers, leaves, and natural forms as your muse, you’ll carve your own story into clay.

📍 For who:
Anyone curious!

📅 When:
Sunday October 5th 11:00 – 13:30 @our studio Ravellaan 13 

💸 Cost:
€80

What to expect

This is not your regular ceramics workshop, this workshop is meant for you to carve out some creative time and create a unique ceramic piece! This workshop is centered around the sgraffito technique (carving and scratching on ceramics) and will be focussing on elements found in nature for inspiration. 

  • You will begin with a warm welcome and short introduction to the history and technique of sgraffito. 
  • Manjari will guide you step by step and share her extensive knowledge on this technique. 
  • You’ll learn how to apply colored slip to clay, transfer your own design, and carve into the surface using botanical forms as inspiration. 
  • We’ll provide fresh flowers, leaves, and prints to spark your imagination.
  • After a guided demo and sketching session on a mini tile, you’ll create your own sgraffito plate (tiles and plates have been pre-made), working mindfully and intuitively. Whether your style leans realistic or abstract, the final piece will reflect a personal connection between you and the natural world.

We’ll wrap up with a reflective moment and share insights, ideas, and inspiration for future explorations.

Pick up: around 4-5 weeks after he workshop, keep an eye out for our email!

Something about the teacher:

Manjari Sahu

This workshop is led by Manjari Sahu – a ceramic and graphic artist as well as one of our long time members at the studio! Her ceramic pieces are a mix of detailed, fun and practical art such as plates and flower wall hangings, but also necklaces and colourful decorations. “My ceramic practice is rooted in the belief that every leaf, petal, and pattern in the natural world holds a story. Through the meditative process of sgraffito—scratching through layers to reveal what lies beneath—we’ll explore how to translate those stories into form”.
Follow Manjari on:
@atelier_manjari

EXPO NIGHT ✨

FRIDAY 6TH JUNE 18:00 – 22:00 @Ravellaan 13, Utrecht

Join us for our very first student exhibition evening! Enjoy art, DJ’s, drinks, studio tours & a mini-ceramic market! 🪩

Bring your friends, family, colleagues & more. Entrance is free!