Painting & Underglazing Pottery Workshops
Transform your handmade clay pieces with custom designs and vibrant colors. Join me in my Pitampura studio to master the art of underglazing and give your ceramics a personal touch.
Explore your imagination and create masterpieces in clay. This video shows a student painting an intricate floral design on a plate, showcasing the beautiful results of underglazing.
Underglaze painting allows for incredible detail and creativity. This video shows students meticulously painting intricate blue-and-white patterns and colorful geometric designs on their pieces.
Learning to paint your pottery is a relaxing and rewarding process. This video shows different techniques for applying underglaze to bowls and plates.
A student proudly displays her finished, painted bowl. The process of painting your own pottery is a journey of creativity and self-expression.
Learn to decorate and paint your pottery in my workshops. This video shows how to apply floral designs and textured patterns to bring your ceramic pieces to life.
A beautifully hand-painted bowl with the message "love moves the world." This piece shows how you can combine words and illustrations to create deeply personal art.
Painting your own pottery is a fun and creative experience for all ages. In this workshop, I guide students as they transform blank bisqueware into personalized masterpieces.
Master the art of clay work, from forming the piece to painting the final details. This video shows a student carefully carving and painting a floral design onto a plate.
These finished plates, one with a charming cat pattern and the other with a dynamic swirl, show the diverse artistic styles you can explore in my painting workshops.
A student painting a Snorlax character on his bowl. My workshops are a space to experiment, learn, and create whatever inspires you.
About Adding Color: Painting & Underglazing
Think of underglazing as painting on a canvas, but with clay. Unlike standard glazing which creates a glossy, flowing coat, underglazes act like watercolors for your pottery. You can sketch, shade, and add fine detail to your designs without worrying about the colors bleeding together when fired in the kiln.
Painting on pottery is where the technical process of clay-making meets pure artistic expression. In my sessions, we focus on underglazing—a method that allows for high precision and intricate details, which is why it is perfect for everything from whimsical cartoons to complex floral illustrations.
What to Expect
When you come to the studio, we work with bisqueware (clay that has already been fired once). This surface is porous and ready to accept color. You will learn how to:
- Prepare your surface: Ensuring your piece is free of dust for a smooth application.
- Apply underglazes: Using specific brushes to layer color, creating depth and gradients.
- Carve and texture: Techniques like sgraffito, where we scratch through the layer of color to reveal the clay body beneath, adding a tactile element to your work.
The Process & Firing
It is important to understand that underglazing is the decorative stage. Once your design is finished, I will apply a transparent glaze over your work before the final firing. This seals your painting, making it food-safe and permanent. The final result is a piece that you have not only shaped but also illustrated from scratch.
Whether you are looking for a weekend escape in Delhi or a regular creative outlet, these painting workshops are designed to be a meditative break from the screen. No prior art experience is needed; just bring your ideas and a bit of patience.
Dipti Gupta
I'm Dipti, and I’ve spent over 20 years guiding hands—both small and grown—through the world of clay. My rooftop studio in Pitampura is a judgment-free space where we focus on the joy of creating, whether it’s your first bowl or a detailed hand-painted platter.
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