Screen Printing on Clay

In this 6-week class students will dive into the art of screen printing on ceramic objects. We’ll begin with the basics—wedging clay, crafting your desired pieces by hand building or wheel throwing, and using the screen printing process to apply glazes, underglazes, and stain. You’ll create chic cups, adorable bowls, bodacious boxes, and stylish cylinders while mastering the fundamentals of ceramic artistry.

In addition to learning some fundamental building techniques, students will also learn how to burn your own screen and pick the perfect images to transform your creations into extraordinary works of art. 

By the end of this fabulous journey, you’ll strut out with absolutely stunning finished pieces and a solid understanding of studio safety and maintenance.

I love to start with structured instruction, but then it’s all about YOU and your creativity! As we delve deeper into screen printing, let’s embrace your individuality—because your pottery should be as unique as you are! No prior experience? No problem—just bring your fabulous self and let’s make some magic!

During the quarter, students will have one class session at the Pratt Fine Arts Center's printmaking studio where each student will get to burn their own silk screen!

This is an All Levels class. No prior experience is required.

Learn more about your instructor Jessica Marie Mercy.

We believe clay is for everyone! Need tuition assistance? Please visit our tuition assistance page for more information.

What’s included:

• Access to use our studio during open studio hours every day for the duration of the quarter from 10AM to 9PM.
• 1 bag of clay (pick-up first day of class)
• Personal half shelf for storage of tools, clay, and in process work

What to bring:

• A good attitude and a mind open to learning.
• A basic pottery tool kit. (This should include a cut off wire, wooden knife, wooden rib, metal rib, needle tool, sponge, trimming loop tool and double-ended ribbon tool.)
• An apron or clothes that can get dirty.
• A notebook or sketchbook.

Pottery NW has communal tools available. Personal toolkits, bat pins & additional clay can be purchased at the online student store. All items purchased from the store need to be picked up onsite.

Please Note:

• WE HAVE MOVED STUIO LOCATIONS. Our new address is 2250 7th Ave, Seattle, WA 98121
• Regardless of your prior class history at PNW, it is mandatory to attend the first week's orientation since we are all in a new space together.
• Due to our relocation and time of the year, this quarter will consist of all 6-week classes instead of the normal 10-weeks. We will begin with our regular cycle of 10-week classes in January of 2027.
• THERE WILL BE NO CLASSES FROM NOVEMBER 23 - 29. Classes will resume on Monday November 30th
• Free Parking in the parking garage located at the entrance on 8th avenue. No validation required weekdays after 4pm and none required at all on weekends.